Love begins with a decision that opens us to God’s voice.
Love is not always automatic.
Sometimes it begins with a decision.
When we choose to love, we begin to hear God more clearly.
Today, we make a simple decision to love in one situation that is not easy.
Based on the Word of Life, January 1996, by Chiara Lubich.
✝️ Prayer to Choose Love
Lord, help us choose love even when it is difficult. Guide us with Your voice and give us peace. Amen.
A prayer a day, keeps the soul from drifting away
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
A leader who chose the road over comfort, showing how real service reaches people where they are.
In the 1500s, some people moved quietly, but when they did, entire systems began to shift. Turibius was one of them.
He started as a lawyer in Spain. Then suddenly, he was appointed Archbishop of Lima and quickly ordained for the role. No long preparation. No slow rise. Just a calling that came fast.
Instead of settling into a desk, he chose the road. He traveled across Peru—through mountains, forests, and long distances—to reach people who had little access to the Church. Presence mattered more than comfort.
He learned local languages so people could truly understand, not just hear.
At a time when power could easily become control, we see a different way. Service over status. People over position. We are reminded that what we are given is meant to be lived, not kept.
His way stayed simple.
We can be used even while still growing. Sometimes, growth happens while we are already walking the path. And whatever role we are given—even if it comes suddenly—it becomes real in how we show up for others.
Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo did more than lead. He walked toward people. And we are invited to do the same.
Let’s keep learning the saints’ way—day by day.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
