Build up your family.
You are created for love and communion. The members of your family may or may not exemplify these words, but they are still your family.
If your initial reaction to this suggestion is one of hesitation, ask yourself: Am I going to be part of the problem or part of the solution? Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati once said, "I cannot build one family on the ruins of another." If you can learn how to love your family, you will be training yourself to love anybody.
If, on the other hand, you think this is too easy, then ask yourself: What specific thing can I do to live the truth of my love for my family? Is there one person that is more difficult for you? That might be a hint as to where you should focus.
Virtue Challenge: forgiveness
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