Love like you can...

We are all looking for love - many times "in all the wrong places" as the song goes. Today's gospel offers a glimpse of the right place: "Love one another as I have loved you". As face value, this seems like such a simple thing to do -- until we get quiet and start reflecting -- and realize the immense depth with which God has loved and blessed us -- and suddenly it becomes an immense challenge - to love with total acceptance and respect - to love everyone - however they are, whoever they are, at whatever stage they are on their journey, on whatever path they choose to take. Unconditional love -- we know it is ours for the asking; receiving it is often challenging, but giving it is a life-long journey.... Peace.