Spread the Love

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/040313.cfm) reminds me to spread God’s love to others

Airborne viruses are very easy to spread. A few years back, there was a strain of virus that hit the world – the swine flu or A H1N1 virus. Just a few days ago, there have been reports of a new strain, H7N9, that is said to have infected people already. They really spread easily and infect others easily and in a fast pace. Imagine if we spread God’s love in that manner as well. The world would be “infected” with God’s love in a few weeks!

In the first reading, we see Peter and John spreading God’s love and power to the crippled man. They healed him in the name of Jesus. Good point to note – they did not heal the man to bring glory to themselves or to make themselves known. They made Jesus known by invoking his name, and they knew they could not do anything on their own, if they are not attached to Jesus.

The gospel reminds us again of the “Emmaus” story. Jesus spreads his love to the disciples he was talking to. Even if at that time they did not recognize it, they later on discussed that their hearts were burning as they were talking to him.

May we be challenged and inspired to spread God’s love to those we meet and interact everyday.

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for always reaching out to me through others. Lord, I ask that as you use others to bless me, may you also use me to reach out and bless others as well. May we all be willing instruments at your disposal. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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