O God I Love you,
not simply to be saved,
and not because those who fail in love to you
will be punished with eternal fire.

You, you, my JESUS, have all-embraced me on the cross.
You have borne the nails, the lance, much ignominy,
numberless griefs, sweatings and anguish, and death,
and these on account of me and for me, a sinner.

Why therefore, should I not love you,
O, most loving JESUS?
Not that in heaven you shall save me,
nor lest for eternity you shall condemn me;
not with the hope of any reward,
but as you have loved me, so also will I love you,
only because you are my King,
and because you are my God.

Also check out:  St. Francis Xavier…for the love of neighbor

One Response

1. Mark Thelen says:

   December 3, 2011 at 3:18 pm

   Thanks a lot for the example of such a man, missionary, and saint. God bless.

   http://campionproject.blogspot.com/2011/12/college-party-to-indian-mission-francis.html