The first reading of today's liturgy, taken from the Song of Songs, makes us think of this. I wish that the Redeemer's glance, so full of love, may accompany all of you who have taken part in the Synod Assembly and also all the brothers and sisters you represent. Thus the Apostle writes in his First Letter to the Corinthians. On this occasion as we conclude the Synod for Lebanon, we also feel that these words of Paul are addressed to us. We must carefully reflect on hymn to love In proclaiming to the disciples of Corinth the truth about love, St. Paul insists on the many fruits that it is capable of bearing and that are evident not only in the lives of individuals or families, but also in the life of entire nations.
Love is patient.
Love is not resentful. Love bears all things. Love spurs us continually to cross the threshold of hope. Venerable and beloved brothers and sisters, may faith, hope and charity abide with you. May these three theological virtues on which the Christian life is based remain with you.