If we desire to be fruitful missionary disciples, we need to first remain in God’s love. But what does that really entail?

It is not just about falling in love with Him, but also about keeping His commandments – that is, not mere laws that we need to obey, but the means to which we can identify with His heart and mind. We are reminded today that the commandments exist not to enslave us or hold us back from a vibrant life, but to teach us how we can imitate Christ and reflect His love in our interactions with others. It is when we can identify ourselves with the Lord and allow Him to use us as channels of His joy, love and hope for others, that we can find great happiness and fulfilment in life.

Today, let us renew our love for Christ and pray for the grace to be faithful to His commandments, so that we can come to appreciate His heart and mind in a deeper way.

Reflection Question: How can I deepen my understanding of God's love and grow to be a more effective missionary disciple?