Community & Love of Neighbor: Finding Christ Next Door

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What does love of neighbor look like in real life? Mother Theoliptie and Father Anastasi St. Anthony explains how the Church sees Christ’s image in every person and why healthy boundaries are part of love. Fr. Anastasi shares mission stories (Queens → St. Anthony’s Monastery, CA → Hawaii → serving youth/mission in NY–New England) and the small steps that build community: learn names, share tables, meet needs, invite gently to the Liturgy, and follow up with patience. We end with a 3‑minute guided prayer and a 7‑day practice you can start today.

Practice: The One‑Neighbor Plan — Name • Pray • Greet • Help • Invite • Follow‑up • Reflect.

Extended Show Notes:

• Scripture: Matthew 22:37–40; Luke 10:29–37; John 13:34–35
• Monastic lens: prayer + hospitality; boundaries protect love
• Mission lens: presence, names, tables, catechesis
• Guided Practice (3:00): Name • Bless • Bridge • Serve (pray along at the end)

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