Actions speak louder than words.
Still, words are necessary so that the actions can be expected from what is said.
When the Pharisees asked Jesus which is the greatest commandment of the Law, their purpose was to disconcert Him.
To disconcert someone is to unsettle that person and that is not a charitable act.
Nonetheless, Jesus gave a charitable reply, by stating that the greatest commandment is to love God and to love neighbour, and that on these two commandments hang the whole Law and the Prophets.
In the 1st reading, we see how that commandment of love was shown by Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi.
To be with Naomi when she was all alone was a great act of love by Ruth.
May we too carry out that commandment of love by being with those in their time of need.
Our loving presence is all they need to feel God's love.