1 John 4:19
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St. Gregory of Nyssa
“The love of God is the source of all good things.”
We love because he first loved us.
Traditional Chinese Translation
我們愛，是因為他先愛了我們。
God is Love, Day 6
1 John 4:19
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1 John 4:19
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God is Love, Day 5
1 John 4:18
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“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.”
St. Francis of Assisi
There is no fear in love,
but perfect love drives out fear.
Traditional Chinese Translation
愛裡沒有懼怕；
相反，完美的愛能除去懼怕。
God is Love, Day 4
1 John 4:16b
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“In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.”
St. John of the Cross
God is love,
and whoever remains in love
remains in God and God in him.
God is Love, Day 3
1 John 4:9
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St. Thomas Aquinas
“The love of God is the cause of the Incarnation.”
In this way the love of God was revealed to us:
God sent his only Son into the world
so that we might have life through him.
Light From Light, Shine on Us This Day
From the Liturgy of the Hours, Epiphany, Morning Prayer, Intercessions
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… Read the restIn the beginning was the Word,
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
He was in the beginning with God.
God is Love, Day 2
1 John 4:7b
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St. Gregory of Nyssa
“The love of God is the source of all good things.”
Everyone who loves is
begotten by God and knows God.
Traditional Chinese Translation
凡是有愛的，
都由神所生，並且認識神。
God is Love, Day 1
1 John 4:7a
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St. John Chrysostom
“Nothing is so great as love; for love is the bond of perfection.”
Beloved, let us love one another,
because love is of God.
Traditional Chinese Translation
各位蒙愛的人哪，讓我們彼此相愛，
因為愛是出於神的。
Theotokos: Why Mary is Truly the Mother of God
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God
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The Historical Defense of “Theotokos” and the Person of Christ
The Christological Question at the Heart of the Controversy
Why do we call Mary the “Mother of God” or “God-bearer” (Theotokos)?… Read the rest
The Word Leapt Down From Heaven
A reflection on John 1:1-18
The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas
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The eternal Word leapt down from heaven, becoming flesh to illumine our darkness with divine light and life.… Read the rest
Anna the Prophetess
Luke 2:36-40 “in a snailshell”
The Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
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… Read the restThere was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four.