in love for one another and for all

“May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, just as we have for you, so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. Amen.” (1 THES 3: 12-13)

This is what love is for—”for one another and for all.” Love is not for us, or only for those who are really close to us, but for all. This is our vocation, our mission and God’s will for us.

“Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.” (Gospel Acclamation)