We offer the reader a book by the French theologian J.-Cl., well-known in Russia. Larcher is dedicated to variations on the theme of Christian love, viewed from different angles. The author's thought revolves around the two most important commandments, closely intertwined and interconnected, that the Savior left - love for God and love for neighbor. Thanks to the involvement and analysis of the biblical and patristic teaching on love, J.-Cl. Larcher managed to create a monumental work dedicated to the highest Christian virtue. At the same time, this is both a guide to acquiring love and a collection that includes excerpts from many patristic works concerning the commandment of love, including those of our contemporary saints. Everyone will respond to one or another thought of the holy ascetics, one or another of their advice. The book will be useful and interesting to pastors, students of theological schools and lay people - everyone who wants to acquire the queen of virtues - love.