Send us a textMonday, 17 November 2025 – Memorial of St Elizabeth of Hungary.READINGSFirst Reading: 1 John 3:14–18Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 34Gospel: Luke 6:27–38 HOMILYIntroduction Today the Church celebrates St Elizabeth of Hungary, a woman who saw Christ in the poor and loved radically. The readings invite us into the same radical love love that is real, active, sacrificial, and even extended to enemies. Main Point: True Christian Love Is Active, Costly, and Inclusive Even Toward Those Who Hurt Us (1 Jn 3:18; Lk 6:27).1. True Love Is Active, Not Just Words (1 John 3:18)St John tells us: “Our love must be real and active, not just words and talk.” Real love does something: St Elizabeth fed the hungry, even giving away her royal food. A parent wakes at night to care for a sick child. Someone forgives instead of holding resentment.Love is measured not by how we feel, but by what we choose to do.You see someone suffering (a classmate, neighbour, colleague): you stop, listen, offer help.Someone insults you: instead of fighting back, you pray for them.A poor person asks for help: you give something, even if small. Someone owes you and cannot repay: you show patience and mercy.This is exactly what Jesus teaches: “Love your enemies… do good… lend expecting nothing.” (Lk 6:27–35)Way Forward How to Live This Daily1.    Choose one act of mercy each day (visit someone alone, share food, forgive someone).2.    Pray for those who hurt you. Even one sentence: “Lord, bless them.”3.    Replace judgment with compassion (Lk 6:36–37).4.    Give generously of time, patience, possessions.5.    See Christ in every person, especially the poor, as St Elizabeth did.SummaryChristian love is active, generous, and merciful, even toward enemies (Lk 6:27; 1 Jn 3:18).This is the love that reflects the compassionate heart of the Father. PrayerLord Jesus, give me a heart like Yours compassionate, patient, and generous. Teach me to love in actions, not just words. Through the intercession of St Elizabeth, help me see You in every person. Amen.Support the show

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