St. Bernard of Clairvaux

"On Loving God"

1^st step, love ourselves for our own sake ( food &rest :needs not wants)

2^nd step, Love God for our own sake ( forgives our sins, gives us heaven)

3^rd step, Love for who He is – as well as for our own sake ( know the teachings of Church—rational love , carnal love

4^th step, Love ourselves only for God’s sake , our self love is selfless , we honor His son.

Yah!