The Mandate of the Gospel: Slow Down and Love | Rise Up Reflection

2025-05-23

We all know the Great Commission—“Go and make disciples…”—but what is the mandate of the Gospel? In today’s Rise Up, Fr. Jonathan Meyer unpacks the deeper command Jesus gives us in John 15: to love one another. Real love doesn’t happen while rushing, multitasking, or checking off a to-do list. It takes time, attention, and presence. If we truly want to live the Gospel, we must slow down, declutter our lives, and spend time with God and with others. 📖 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, so...

We all know the Great Commission—“Go and make disciples…”—but what is the mandate of the Gospel? In today’s Rise Up, Fr. Jonathan Meyer unpacks the deeper command Jesus gives us in John 15: to love one another.

Real love doesn’t happen while rushing, multitasking, or checking off a to-do list. It takes time, attention, and presence. If we truly want to live the Gospel, we must slow down, declutter our lives, and spend time with God and with others.

📖 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind

🫶 Love your neighbor as yourself

🕊 Live the Gospel by being present, not busy

Let today be a reset. Recommit to the mandate to love.

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