Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS, on Love of Neighbor and Our Salvation

"When I entered the Oblates, my first superior was Fr. John Lehner, OSFS.  Of all the Oblates, John is most often the one compared to Francis de Sales himself.  I can attest to John's love, gentleness, patience, and meekness.  

"While living with John, I would walk to the chapel for Mass every morning and greet him, 'Good morning John.  How are you?”' And every morning John would pause, look at me, and say, 'Better now that I've seen you.'  Every morning."

In a recent commentary, Father Joe Newman, OSFS, reflected on Father John's greeting and on how our mutual love of neighbor participates in our salvation.

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