Love Begins at Home

"Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do --- but how much love we put in that action. " ~ Mother Teresa

Her message was one of radical love — but not that everybody had to be serving the poor in the streets of Calcutta to accomplish it. That would, in fact, be impractical. We are all called to different vocations — and for many of us, we are mothers and wives, brothers and sisters in ordinary circumstances that can still live with radical love.

She saw every one of the people she served as the face of Christ. And as a daughter and a sister, I can serve my loved ones in the same fashion.

And in so many of our homes – our neighborhoods – our states – we may not be in front of many people who are hungry for food. But we are often in front of people who are hungry for peace.

And this is where Mother Teresa’s words are relevant to everyone, no matter who they are or where they live:

The fruit of silence is prayer.

The fruit of prayer is faith.

The fruit of faith is love.

The fruit of love is service.

The fruit of service is peace.

She may not have been a biological mother, but she was Mother to so many — and she reminds me that my greatest purpose is to serve my family with great love.

From my family to yours….

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!

I hope everyone had a day filled with love!