+ The iconic first letter/hymn by John about love continues; but in this particular part of his letter, he introduces an interesting reflection on what pure love is.
Pure love casts out fear; it does not know fear, because “fear has to do with punishment.”
When we live in God, love, Spirit, knowledge, belief, and communion, we need not and do not fear.
Trust flows out of that loving relationship that is God.
+ Let Jesus the Christ walk onto and into our rough waters, and bring, give and share the gift of God and love.
Then, we will not fear.
Then, we will trust.
Father Perry D. Leiker is the 14th pastor of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Reach him at (323) 255-6142. Email Father Perry at pleiker@stbernard-church.com. Follow Father Perry on Twitter: @MrDeano76.
