Love covers a multitude of sins

May 27, 2016 7:02 am

“Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining.” (1 PT 4: 8-9)

Love—the first commandment—has many forms of expression. One of the most popular, especially within families, is hospitality. When we receive guests, we receive with them different traditions or different expectations, and we have a huge opportunity to practice love, love which “covers a multitude of sins.” Sin is always looking from my perspective, and love is looking from the perspective of the other person, looking for his/her good, not mine.

“I chose you from the world, to go and bear fruit that will last, says the Lord.” (Gospel Acclamation)

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