This homily is based on John 13:31-35.
Today our Lord gives us a deceptively simple commandment: “Love one another.” It’s deceptive because it’s not simple to love others. Don’t get me wrong: It’s easy to love someone when you’re in a good mood–or when it feels good to be loving, or when the person is lovable. But think of the Lord’s commandment at the end of a long exhausting day, and the person before you can’t tell–or doesn’t care–that you’re tired and this close to losing it.