May 2-8

Jesus wants us to love one another

Our life is always filled with different situations. Many of them are unfortunate and make us doubt about other people and grow apart from them. They are product of our prejudices and the absurd idea that “I am better” simply because I have money, a great job, live in a develop country or I have solid finances. Such situations can lead us to ignore the needs others have and to become selfish people that are only interested in our own well being. This is not what Jesus expects from us. Jesus wants us to be understanding, compassionate, kindhearted; Jesus wants us to love one another. This is the new commandment he came to teach us. Jesus does not want divisions among us. He does not want borders—concrete or abstract—that prevent us from lending each other a hand, supporting each other or seeing each other with love. Jesus died on a cross for all of us without caring about our country of origin, our economic status or the color of our skin. He died for us because he loves us without making any distinction. This is the way he wishes that we love one another. This is the new commandment. It is the only thing we can do to insure the kingdom of God is present among us.

Why do you think there are so many divisions and confrontations between people? What are the reasons preventing you from forgiving and reconciling with your friends?

By Rev. Peter Pedroza