Word for Thursday May 11.

“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. Teresa of Avila
said, “The important thing is not to think much but to love much, and so do that which stirs you

to love.” Let us pray, Lord Jesus, You teach us that it is not enough to love but it is very
important to “remain” in the love. Lord, we have challenges with and in the way we love; there
are fluctuations in the way we love. Give us the constancy to ever remain in love. Amen. “Let
your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.