On this day of your life, Maria, we believe God wants you to know ... that to love God you must have an attitude of love.

An attitude of receptivity and warmth and readiness to receive God's grace. An attitude of giving and generosity and not-holding-back to let God's grace flow through you and on into the world. You know you love God when you feel love flowing through you.

Cherish every moment. Then you will be ready to meet whatever comes around the corner with a smile.