May 09

The Sacrifice of Love

Love isn’t actually something that comes easily to us- not the kind of love the Gospel is talking about at least. Christian love goes beyond compassion, or the bonds of friendship, or even deeper intimacy. Christian love is about sacrifice. Love means giving up ourselves, our pride, our possessions, even our lives- and not just for those who love us, but for those who are ‘other’ to us and even for our enemies. What can you give of yourself that will give life to the world? That’s the love we are called to live.

About The Author

Fr. Perry Mullins is the Rector of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in McKinney. He grew up an Episcopalian. During college and afterward, he worked in youth ministry in San Antonio and Austin, and then entered the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest. Fr. Perry loves preaching, teaching, and outreach, and still has a heart for children’s and youth ministries. He was called to be Rector of St. Peter’s in 2017. He is married to Sarah, and they have two children.