Deacon Ned Berghausen St. Agnes Catholic Church September 23/24, 2023 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102923.cfm I have a younger brother who says the words, “I love you” very frequently. At the end of any conversation or verbal exchange, no matter how brief, he will say it. He called me once for clarification on driving directions—whether to take a right or a left turn. “Got it. Thanks, Ned. I love you.” Back when Kate and I were first dating, very early in our relationship, as in maybe 3 weeks—I introduced her to Joe. And he told her, “I love you.” This was before I had even said those words to her! Which was awkward and hilarious. When you ask him, Joe isn’t embarrassed. He says it’s really important that people these hear these words and know that they’re meant. He says, “You never know when you might see or talk to a person for the last time.” I love that. Our topic in the Gospel today is love: Jesus’ great commandme