Wednesday of week 31 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Romans 13:8-10
Saint Paul distills the essence of the Christian life into one simple yet all-encompassing command: “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another.” Love is not an optional virtue, it is the fulfillment of the law, the heartbeat of every authentic relationship with God and others. This love is not sentimental or selective; it is active, self-giving, and faithful, reflecting the very love of Christ who gave Himself for all. When we love, we no longer live bound by rules but guided by the Spirit of freedom that transforms every commandment into an act of compassion. Love becomes the debt we are never meant to repay fully, for it is renewed daily in service, forgiveness, and understanding. To live in love is to allow Christ’s presence to dwell in us, turning even the smallest gesture into an echo of divine mercy. Let’s reflect: Do I live with the awareness that love is my greatest and ongoing debt, to God, to my neighbour, and to the world entrusted to my care?
Don Giorgio