Live
dangerously; make friends
Saint Francis de Sales wrote that
“friendship is the most dangerous of all love.” Why?
“Because other loves can exist without communication, exchange,
closeness.” Not friendship, though. To love a friend is to open
yourself to them—warts and all—to communicate and to be a
better person because of it. As the Book of Sirach says, “Faithful
friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one finds a treasure.” A
good friend is priceless, deepening your faith, calling you to see Christ
in the world, and allowing you to be your best self. Martha, Mary, and
their brother Lazarus had this kind of friendship with Jesus. Choose to
live dangerously: Make friendships that matter.
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