Loving God Means Also Seeing Christ In the Poor

Father James Rodriguez wrote that loving God requires a comprehensive love for neighbors, specifically through service to the poor.

Reflecting on the Gospel and the book of Exodus, Rodriguez noted that God holds a special love for the weak, the defenseless, and the frail. He cited Saint Vincent de Paul to explain that loving God involves having affection for those who serve the poor.

Rodriguez stated that members of the Church have a responsibility to serve the poor, which provides an opportunity to encounter Christ. He acknowledged that while working with the poor can be exhausting, the service is worthwhile because helping the least among society is equivalent to helping Christ.