Aug.14.01: Light For The Day - "The Fire Of Love" -- 1John 4:7 (RSV) "Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God,  and he who loves is born of God and knows God." ------------------ Your light, dear God, surpasses all other light, because all light comes from You. Your fire surpasses all fire,  because Your fire alone burns without destroying.  The flames of Your fire reach into the soul, consuming  the sin and selfishness that lie there. But far from  damaging the soul, your fire sets is ablaze with love. What moved You to enlighten me with Your truth?  The fire of Your love was the reason. You loved me  so much that You could not bear to see me confused  and perplexed. Can I ever repay the burning love  which You have given me? No, because I have nothing  of my own to give. Yet You assure me that the love  which You put into my soul is repayment enough.  You desire only the joy of seeing me receiving Your gift.  What more perfect Father could there be! -- Catherine Of Siena ----------------- -- 2John 1:3 (RSV) "Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us,  from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son,  in truth and love."