In St. Paul’s greeting to the Colossians, he prays that they may be “filled with the knowledge of God’s will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord.”
These words remind us that Christian life is not merely about what we know, but about how we live—in virtue and in relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “a virtue is a habitual and firm disposition to do good” (CCC 1803). And where is the perfection of the good found? In God Himself. The Catechism quotes St. Gregory of Nyssa: “The goal of the virtuous life is to become like God.”
This is the purpose of our lives as Christians: to commit ourselves to ongoing conversion, allowing God’s grace to transform us so that we may reflect His likeness more fully and one day be united with Him in perfect love. Such conversion requires both learning and living. We must seek to know Christ and His teachings, open our hearts to the Word of God and the movement of the Spirit, and put that knowledge into practice daily. In doing so, our faith becomes more than words—it becomes a life lived in love of God.
Living in Love with God 
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