When I reflect upon Jesus, I see that he loved all beings, yet he still had preferences. To me, this is a sure sign that he was truly human. Human love, by its very nature, is based on preferences. But this does not mean that Jesus loved John more than he loved Judas. It simply means that he preferred John: preference brings together two beings who are on the same wavelength. Likewise, Jesus loved Martha as much as Mary Magdalene, but he shared a more intimate understanding with Mary.
