What Love Is

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4,5 They will know us by our love! This profound truth reminds us that we are called to witness to others through the love we show—not only to the rich and famous, but also to the poor, the outcast, and the marginalized members of humanity. The way we love others is a clear reflection of our relationship with Christ. As John 13:34-35 says: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” The Dutch professor, writer, and theologian Henri Nouwen describes love as being