A Christian’s love is not perfect until he fulfills Christ’s command: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who persecute you” (Mt 5:44). (EnPs 93[94], 28; PL 37, 1214)
Rev. Joseph A. Komonchak, professor emeritus of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America, is a retired priest of the Archdiocese of New York.
