The Power of the Cross, Wednesday, of the third week of Lent.

The Cross of Christ transforms law and love.

Ask, how much do I love God?

Seek. God's love for us and his plans for us are greater than our minds can conceive.

Starting today, acknowledge these realities by undertaking acts of trust in God throughout the day.

Ask God to fill you with His love.

Share God's love with everyone. Knock. Meditate on Romans

chapter 13 verses 8 through 10. Avoid getting into debt, accept the debt of mutual love.

If you love your fellow men, you have carried out your obligations.

All the commandments, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not kill, you shall not steal, you shall not covet, and so on,

are summed up in this single command. You must love your neighbor as

yourself. Love is the one thing that cannot hurt your neighbor. That is why it is the answer to

every one of the commandments. Think about the love you owe to others.

Jesus often presents the kingdom of God in terms of parables that speak of a king, leaving his servants with talents to share with others.

Are you giving of yourself in a way that builds up the kingdom of God?

Transform your life.

Imitate Christ or one of your favorite saints as you go about your daily activities.

Clead with God to enable you to show charity to all you meet.

Listen intently to those who speak to you,

asking yourself what God might be saying to you through them. Give everyone, including yourself and God, the benefit of the doubt. down.