Grant us, Lord our God, that we may honor You with all our mind, and love everyone in truth of heart. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
we may honor You with all our mind – What does it mean to honor God with our minds? First, we embrace what He reveals to us through Scripture and Tradition, through the Church, through our consciences, and through the many other ways in which He communicates with us daily. We learn to recognize Him when He reaches out to us, and we reach back. Second, we strive to know ever more about Him and His plan of salvation, delving into the beauty and wonder of our faith. Third, we must conform out minds to God's revelation and God's will. Fourth, we must use our minds to praise and thank God, acclaiming the awe of His being and the wonders of His works of love.
love everyone in truth of heart – We must truly love others from the heart. This does not mean simply having affection for our neighbors although affection is often part of love. It means willing the very best for them and then doing all we can to help them achieve that best. Love is an act of will that arises out of the depth of our being where we encounter God and His love for us. It is this divine love that flows into and through us that we strive to pass on to all those we meet.
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