Perfection in Divine Love

In human love, we seek security, comfort, and loving acceptance. No matter how successful we are in achieving these goals (and how few do), at death "we do part." Life's ebbs and flows guarantee that even when we feel secure, we are ignoring the fact that we never know what is coming. And the rest of the time we already know what we don't have! Sigh. Our desire for love comes from above: from the soul's memory of perfection. By moment-to-moment remembrance of God's presence and love, especially towards those whom He sends to remind us, we gain the inner security that can withstand the "crash of breaking worlds." It is right to celebrate love, even only human love, but it is life-changing to seek it from its Source in God's eternal love. St. Jean Vianney, a humble priest in Ars, France, reminds us "That if you only KNEW how much God loves you, you would die for JOY!"

with Nayaswami Hriman