Quote by Thomas Merton
It is by the Holy Spirit that we love those who are united to us in Christ. The more plentifully we have received of the Spirit of Christ, the more perfectly we are able to love them: and the more we love them the more we receive the Spirit. It is clear, however, that since we love them by the Spirit Who is given to us by Jesus, it is Jesus Himself Who loves them in us.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in enabling us to love others who are united with us through Christ. The quote suggests that the more we are filled with the Spirit, the more capable we become of loving others, and in turn, the more we love, the more we receive the Spirit. Ultimately, it suggests that our love for others is an expression of Jesus loving them through us, as it is Jesus Himself who loves them within us.