"If love is the soul of Christian existence, it must be at the heart of every other Christian virtue. Thus, for example, justice without love is legalism; faith without love is ideology; hope without love is self-centeredness; forgiveness without love is self-abasement; fortitude without love is recklessness; generosity without love is extravagance; care without love is mere duty; fidelity without love is servitude. Every virtue is an expression of love. No virtue is really a virtue unless it is permeated, or informed, by love." - Father Richard Rohr, OFM
News and notes from Tom Lopatosky on a variety of subjects including religion (especially Roman Catholicism); inspiration; New England; fire, rescue, and emergency medical services; and municipal government issues.
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