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What does it mean?
All human faculties and actions are directed solely toward the practice and experience of divine love.
In plain terms
Everything I do is done out of love for God.
What can you take from it?
Love should unify all actions and suffering.

Where it applies

  • daily life
  • suffering
  • prayer

Putting it to work

  • infuse work with love
  • suffer with grace

Questions to consider

  • Can you do everything out of love?
  • How do you practice love?

Another view

This total focus may be impractical for everyone.

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