Love is both a gift and a task from "summary" of Love Alone by Hans Urs Von Balthasar
Love, as the ultimate reality and the ground of all being, is both a gift and a task. It is a gift because it is freely given to us by God, who is love itself. This gift of love is poured out upon us without reserve, without conditions. It is a gift that we cannot earn or deserve, for it flows from the very heart of God, who is pure love. At the same time, love is also a task that we are called to undertake. It is not enough for us to passively receive God's love; we are also called to actively participate in it. This task of love requires us to respond to God's l...
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