Would you consider yourself a kind person? God's message is clear: He calls us to be kind to one another. Kindness requires compassion and forgiveness. Kindness is love in action! It's only through understanding the joys and sorrows of others that we create space for love to heal wounds.

Holding grudges weighs us down and blocks the freedom that comes from extending forgiveness. By following Jesus's example, we can break the chains of bitterness and embrace the liberating power of love.

Friends, every day we encounter countless opportunities to cultivate small acts of kindness. A smile can brighten someone's day, a listening ear can ease someone's burden, and a word of encouragement can lift someone's spirit. These simple acts of kindness can transform hearts and foster loving relationships.

Let us not forget that we are called to love others as God loves us. His perfect love is unconditional, extravagant, and all-consuming. Today, may the words of this passage be our guiding light, reminding us to cultivate a conspiracy of kindness daily.

Onward and Upward+ Fr. Greg