The love of Christ controls us

"For the love of Christ impels us, once we have come to the conviction that one died for all; therefore, all have died.
He indeed died for all, so that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised."  (2 Corinthians 5: 14 - 15)

What a great day I would have today if the irresistible power of the love of Christ compels my every thought, word and deed.

"Perfect love drives out fear."  (1 John 4: 18)
O how happy I will be to grow in the awareness of Christ's perfect love for me this day.  St. Mary Magdalene whose feast we celebrate today is one who responded to the love of Christ with love.  She was the first to be at the tomb on Easter morning.  Christ rewarded her for her love by appearing to her first and then commissioning her to tell his apostles that He has risen from the dead.

O Jesus, you are the Evergreen Cypress Tree.  It is because of your irresistible love that you stay with us in the Blessed Sacrament.  Help us to respond with love for love.  Amen!