During the Lent we reflect that the goal of the Christian life is to become saints — men and women in perfect union of mind and heart with God. Today’s readings show us what that holiness looks like in practice.
In Leviticus, the Lord commands, “Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy,” and immediately speaks of concrete love: no hatred, no revenge, no grudges — “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Holiness is not abstract. It is lived in compassion, mercy, and forgiveness.
In the Gospel (Matthew 25:31–46), Jesus identifies Himself with “the least”: the hungry, the stranger, the sick, the imprisoned. Our love for them is our love for Him.
Imagine what our world would look like if every Christian truly lived this way. Compassion, mercy, and forgiveness are fruits of love. They may begin at home, but they cannot end there. We are called to love all who bear God’s image — even those who oppose us.
This is the path to sainthood.
Living in Love with God 
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