Love is my Gravitation—St. Augustine

 

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My dear congregation,

Today, we gather to reflect on the profound words of Saint Augustine: "Love is my gravitation." These simple yet profound words encapsulate the essence of the Christian faith and the core of our existence.

In a world often marked by division and strife, where hatred and fear seem to pull us apart, Augustine's words remind us of the unifying force of love. Love, dear friends, is not merely an emotion or a fleeting feeling; it is the very fabric of our universe, the gravitational pull that binds us together in harmony and peace.

When we speak of love, we speak of God Himself, for God is love. It was love that moved Him to create the heavens and the earth, to breathe life into our souls, and to send His only Son to redeem us from sin and death. Love is the foundation of our faith, the cornerstone upon which our lives are built.

But what does it mean for love to be our gravitation? It means that love should be the guiding force in all that we do. Just as the earth is held in orbit by the gravitational pull of the sun, so too should our lives be centered on love. Love should govern our actions, our thoughts, and our relationships.

When we love, we reflect the image of God within us. We become beacons of light in a world darkened by hatred and despair. Our love has the power to transform hearts, to heal wounds, and to bring about reconciliation. It is through love that we fulfill the greatest commandments: to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

But let us not forget that love is also a choice. It requires sacrifice and commitment. It demands that we lay down our lives for one another, just as Christ laid down His life for us. Love is not always easy, but it is always worth it.

So let us go forth from this place, my dear brothers and sisters, with hearts full of love and eyes fixed on the author and perfecter of our faith. Let us be like Saint Augustine, whose life was transformed by the love of God, and let us allow love to be our gravitation, guiding us ever closer to the heart of our Creator.

May the love of God fill you, sustain you, and empower you to be agents of love in a world that so desperately needs it. Amen.