“At that time Jesus said to his disciples, “As the Father has loved me,
so have I loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my
love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love.” John 15:9-10. St.
Nikon of Optina said, “Love of God is expressed most of all by keeping the commandments of
God.”

Let us pray, Father, You sent Your Son to teach us how to embrace love; a love that
makes us all brothers and sisters of each other and of His. Father, You play no favorites! You
entertain no divisions. Make us true reflections of Your Son; living in You and You in us in a
bond where we confess to Him our sins and mistakes. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed.
Larry.