Nothing can take away the freedom to love; not even a torturous death on a cross. For love is the source of life itself and God is that Love; love is our hope. Christ died not to undo things done. Christ died to show us how to love; how to get out of a hopeless condition. In short, he showed us how to live. To be 'in Christ' is to be in love. 'Yes', it is as simple as that. No fancy church dogma needed; just straightforward love. All our systems should be based on love, since love is the way to live fully; fully human lives are meant for everyone. Love is the only true capital. And the paradox of all paradoxes is that selflessness, and not selfishness, is the foundation of love and, therefore, life. Life is truly relational; not individual. To be rooted and grounded in love is to let Love live in you; to let Christ live in you. And yes, to be surprised that it works. The dark night of the soul is all about letting love work in you; not knowing where it will lead, but trusting the source of love. Clarity and certainty, there are none, but the joy of love is inestimable. Fears are dispelled; anxiety is quenched. Sterile beliefs are replaced by living love. No man is an island; we are all part of the whole. Government should be for all; not the few. Compassion should be the only guide, along with maximum freedom to love. And simple, 'few words' prayer is the way to discover the daily, ongoing path such that love can travel in and out through the ever swinging door of life.
