122
On the other hand, you cannot fail to be aware that only among those who understand and value in all its depth what we have just considered about human love, can there arise that other ineffable understanding of which Jesus spoke (cf. Matt 19:11). It is a pure gift of God which moves one to surrender body and soul to our Lord, to offer him an undivided heart, without the mediation of earthly love.
Subjects
Apostolic CelibacyChastity → a joyful affirmationChildren → vocation of childrenDignity, Human → dignity of human loveFriendship → friendship with Jesus ChristGenerosity → in one's self-givingJesus Christ → following him in the middle of the worldLove of God → self-surrender and freedomSelf-denial → involves struggle
References to Holy Scripture
This point in another language
Document printed from https://escriva.org/en/conversaciones/122/ (07/01/2026)