Beloved. Period.

We are beloved.
     Period.
Not beloved because
Not beloved if
Not beloved but
Not beloved for
Not beloved sometimes, by some people. 

We are beloved. No commas, no clauses.
Beloved, period.

We are beloved, as we are,
      as we were even before the spirit breathed upon the waters,
          as we will be when the sun itself returns to dust.
Be loved.

Be love. 

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The parish mission, executive summary.