I know the essentials of respect, honesty, trust and reverence for oneself and others, that you never do things that would harm or bring shame to another. Love builds upon concern for the other and nurtures what is healthy. But the greatest of these is love. It is the greatest call of the human spirit. We all need to feel the warmth of hugs and embraces of others.
Love needs to be embedded in our relationships and communities.
We are called to become one body, one spirit in Christ. Though at times you feel discouraged, hurt or angry, do not walk away from your families, from the Christian community, from all those who love you. In You God's love is revealed. You are always our children. The Rev. Joseph Hlubik is a minister with the Penn State Catholic Community.