Pope John Paul II teaches us that 'sympathy' in it's Greek origin is the combination of 'syn' [together with] and the verb 'pathein' [to experience]. He says, "Literally, then, sympathy means no more nor less than 'experiencing together.' (p. 88,89,
Love & Responsibility)
If you experience life with others, you will "be with them" and that will bring comfort.
Sympathy is not a card, it's a life coming alongside another.
Loving involves your participation in the lives of others.
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