As we enter into the new year, we recognize that there are many and varied ingredients that can add to a fulfilling life. Some we may already know and experience, some we may be still wishing or longing for.
One of those ingredients that we should be at least seeking to find and develop is that of friendship.
Friendship is not about using another person, nor about how a relationship can benefit you. Friendship is a gradual opening up to love and respect for another person in such a way that the life journey can be shared in a mutural and supportive process.
Today the church is remembering Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen. They lived in the 4th century, and in addition to their desire to be Christian, they give a strong witness to the value of friendship.
The Church is first and foremost a community where relationships and friendships can be found and fostered, where the journey of life can be shared.
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