“When God looks upon a soul with eyes of mercy and bends down to forgive it, all its faults are cast into eternal oblivion” (St. Matilda of Hackeborn).
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“MY CHILD, GIVE ME YOUR HEART”
“The Lord seeks a heart filled to overflowing with love for God and our neighbour; this is the throne on which He loves to sit and on which He appears in the fullness of His heavenly glory. ‘Son, give Me thy heart,’ He says, ‘and all the rest I Myself will add to thee (Prov. 23:26; Matt. 6:33),’ for in the human heart the Kingdom of God can be contained.” (Seraphim of Sarov).
“PLACING EVERY DAY IN GOD’S HANDS”
“It is important that you place each day in My hands, even when you are tired and worn out.” (Inner Word)
“HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU HAVE”
“I am coming soon; hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” (Rev. 3:11).
“THE HOUR OF TRIAL”
“Because you have kept my word of patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial which is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell upon the earth.” (Rev. 3:10)
As we reflect on the Father, we join the church in Philadelphia, which received high praise from the Lord for its faithfulness. We can regard it as a model of a faithful church in times of tribulation.
“HOLD FAST TO THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS”
“You have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” (Rev. 3:8)
As in other passages of Sacred Scripture, this verse from Revelation exhorts us to hold fast to the Word of the Lord and not deny the name of Jesus. Our Father expects this of us because keeping His word means professing and defending our faith. By confessing Jesus, we bear witness to the truth—which is so highly valued in heaven (cf. Mt 10:32).
“THE BEST WORK”
“The best work we can do in the world is to lead lost souls onto the right path, toward the path of virtue, toward God” (St. John Bosco).
“HE IS ALWAYS OUR FATHER”
“I come from God, my Father, and I return to Him, for I belong to Him alone” (Message from God the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio).
If we look closely at these three statements, we will see that they express all the mysteries of our life. No one but our Heavenly Father has given us life and made us sharers in His infinite love. No one but He could call us into existence out of nothing. Therefore, from the moment of creation, every person is called to be a messenger of God’s love and a child of His grace—to be His child.
“WAITING FOR GOD’S LIGHT”
“Always wait until things are clear to you, and don’t rush into anything!” (Inner Word)
“THE GLORY OF GOD OUTSHINES EVERYTHING”
“If I were to list all the signs of Your love, I would fail. Even if I had the tongues of all people and angels, I could not describe the gifts of nature, grace, or glory that flow from You” (St. Bonaventure).