Jesus’ ministry on this earth concentrated on love: loving all people no matter their circumstances or what they did or failed to do. It was an unconditional, pure love that we are to emulate in our lives too.
Compassion is another important charism Jesus shared with so many which God modeled for Him. We, in turn, need to follow in their footsteps sharing compassion in our lives.
One definition of compassion is sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. The word compassion in Hebrew and Greek includes a broader definition “to love, showing pity and mercy.” Compassion is a form of love for those who are suffering or vulnerable, which leads us to take action. Continue reading “COMPASSION”