Bishop Tobin on the Things We Do for Love

"Perhaps you remember a catchy little song from the 1970s, by the British band 10cc, called 'The Things We Do for Love.' The whimsical tune describes some of the crazy, unpredictable things someone will do when they’re in love: 'Like walking in the rain and the snow, when there's nowhere to go . . .'

"That tune's been bouncing around in my brain for a few days now since I received a letter from a couple who explained, very apologetically, why they couldn't contribute to the Catholic Charity Appeal this year. Their child will be entering a Catholic school for the first time next fall, they wrote, and the extra expense was stretching their finances. 'We honestly have nothing to spare. We don't take vacations or drive a new car,' they said. Providing an excellent Catholic education for their child had now become their top priority.

"The things we do for love.

"It got me thinking about how often people willingly embrace sacrifices, even great sacrifices, because of love. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on some of the things we do for love, including imitating Christ in reaching out to those in need.

To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:

The Imitation of Christ: The Things We Do for Love (28 MAR 19)