The distinguishing featureof human actionis the charity in which they arerooted.Many actions can appear to be goodbut do not have charity at their root.Thorns also have flowers:There are actionsthat appear harsh even cruelbut they seek to correct and areinspired by charity.Once and for all, then,I give you this short precept:LOVE AND DO WHAT YOU WILL!If you keep silent, keep silent out oflove,if you correct, correct out of love,if you forgive, forgive out of love,May love be found embedded at thebottom of your heart!From this rootnothing but good can issue forth.

Commentary on the first letter of Saint John 7: 8

14 Thy Kingdom Come