“The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.” (1 Peter 2:7)

People of this world pursue success, perfection and happiness as ideals in life. In contrast, Jesus’ success is in dying on the cross; His perfection is built upon His broken body, and His happiness is based on others’ joy.

Irrational logic, it may seem. Nonetheless, this is the logic of love, the logic of the Holy Trinity.

The relationship between the Father and the Son is established on the quality of “living completely for others”. Jesus mentioned to His disciples on numerous occasions that the purpose for His coming to this world was to do the will of the Father.

Jesus commanded us: “love each other as I have loved you.” He hoped that love in our world can be unconditional and be the first at giving.
During the final moments of his life, Pope John Paul II was not able to speak, nor was he able to walk among the faithful, but his persevering spirit has been to us a formidable model. In his message to us during Lent this year, our late pontiff vehemently pointed out that life at all stages, whether in the young and strong or the old and weak, always has something to contribute.