When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Mt.9:36
Jesus displays the necessary attitude when engaged in service. Compassion.
Compassion is just another word for love. If I don't love those I'm serving then, what is my motivation? Duty?
Our parish is hosting a Christmas Carol service on the third Sunday of Advent, Gaudete (Rejoicing) Sunday appropriately enough. This year we are reaching out to residents in the retirement village adjacent to our church, most of whom don't come to Mass.
Our motivation is to love them up. I think we'll leave it at that and let the Holy Spirit do the rest.
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. Kindle in us the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and we shall be created. And, through us, you shall renew the face of the earth. Amen!
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