Automatic translation from Italian, under review.
Charity is the distinguishing mark of Christians; Jesus himself said that all would recognize his disciples by the love they would have for one another (cf. Jn 13:35).
At times it is not easy to love one another; but if we are not united, what is the use of speaking to others about the Gospel and about love?
People, on seeing us, should not be drawn so much to us as to Jesus, present and at work among us because of our communion, which makes us one in him, as he is one with the Father.
Difficulties and moments of misunderstanding can occur. It is hard to renounce all our attachments and to have no other interest apart from Love and what is done in Love; for this reason we are often restless and nervous even over small things. Only if we love one another can we feel the intimate joy of the presence of Jesus among us, which attracts others too and makes them say: ‘Look how they love one another! It is beautiful to be with them and to live as they do!’