Happy Valentine's Day -- Love Is

LOVE IS

Love is all around us.
Sometimes it’s hard to recognize.
Sometimes it’s very clear.
But love is all around

Love is in a child’s smile.
Love is a deep sigh.
Love is a parent’s hand.
Love is sunlight on snow.

Love is all around us.
Sometimes it brings joy.
Sometimes it feels sad.
But Love is all around.

Love is trying to understand.
Love is crying with a friend.
Love is thinking about others.
Love is caring for ourselves.

Love is all around us.
Sometimes it challenges.
Sometimes it hurts.
But love is all around.

Love is sharing someone’s sorrow.
Love is disagreeing kindly.
Love is facing problems squarely.
Love is doing our share and more.

Love is all around us.
The most important thing in life.
Yet found in the tiniest gesture.
Love is all around.

Love is rejoicing in the small successes.
Love is trusting when we’re afraid.
Love is a quiet moment of peace.
Love is divine intimacy in our life.

Sr. Claire Hubert, OSB