One of the things we learn by taking the perspective of the Theology of the Body is that human beings are made to be in communion not only with God but with one another, since God is a trinity of persons-in-communion. While marriage is held up as a uniquely powerful icon of that love-in-communion, the call-to-communion extends to all of God's people. Since we are getting ready for Ash Wednesday, I wish to call your attention to Benedict XVI's sermon for Lent 2012. The reason is because it focuses on this theme through the lens of Hebrews 10:24 "Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works."
Benedict's thoughts are worthy of reflection. How does a concern for one another relate to both our physical and their spiritual well being? What should characterize a a life of reciprocity towards our brothers and sisters in the church, the body of Christ? And to those outside the church? Human beings are inescapably social beings, never fulfilled solely in our own individuality. Both our sins and our acts of love have a social dimension. Our call to be concerned for one another is a part of our call to holiness, embodying the hope of God's coming kingdom. See the blog post of Feb. 16 on living in communion with one another in God's "economy." What limits our freedom to make whatever choices we like?
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