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“In illness, one learns much, if one is willing.” (Brother Konrad von Parzham)

The spiritual fathers—among whom Brother Konrad von Parzham certainly belongs—always show us how we can grow on our spiritual journey. When our Father allows a cross—and illness is such a cross—this is generally an opportunity for people of faith to grow and mature. Aside from the fact that it can also involve the dimension of atonement, especially for the many offenses against God and humanity, our Father wants us to learn something important.

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“I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Ps 34:1)

Our Father certainly does not need our praise and worship for His own sake, for He is perfect in Himself and lacks nothing. That does not mean, however, that it is not pleasing to Him when His children offer Him heartfelt praise.

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“Remain in the light and bring it to everybody, and it will be a powerful means both to obtain conversions and to shut, if possible, the gates of hell!” (From the message of God the Father to M. Eugenia Ravasio)

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“Men believe Me to be a terrifying God Who is going to cast all mankind into hell. What a great surprise it will be when, at the end of time, they see so many souls they believed lost, enjoying eternal bliss among the elect!” (From the message of God the Father to M. Eugenia Ravasio)

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“I have never shied away from serving the truth. Never deny what you have recognized as truth!” (Inner word)

This word certainly applies to all people—especially to us Catholics. “Every one to whom much is given, of him will much be required; and of him to whom men commit much they will demand the more.” (Lk 12:48)

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The Soul: “O Most Gracious One, if it pleases You so much that people believe in You, then please tell me what I am to believe regarding Your ineffable goodness.” (St. Mechthild of Hackeborn)

With certain hope, you shall believe that after your death I will receive you as a father receives his most beloved son, and that never has a father so faithfully apportioned the inheritance to his only son as I will share with you all My goods and Myself.

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“I tell you in truth, it pleases Me greatly when people trustingly expect great things from Me.” (Word of the Lord to Mechthild of Hackeborn)

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“If you conform to God’s plans, He will make a saint of you.” (St. Paul of the Cross)

So it really isn’t that hard, dear Father, if St. Paul of the Cross tells us so. He must have known. “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things shall be yours as well.” (Matt. 6:33) So it is written in Holy Scripture through the mouth of Your Son. So, dear Father, You have a plan for our lives. Then we don’t really need to make our own plans; we just need to follow You. What a burden that saves us from— all those plans and considerations that we often discard, or that don’t quite come to fruition, or even turn into illusions. Perhaps they do come to fruition, but they don’t deliver what they promise because they aren’t Your plans for us.

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“Whoever rises again after falling, with trust in God and in deep humility, becomes in God’s hands a suitable instrument for accomplishing great things; but whoever behaves otherwise can never do good.” (St. Paul of the Cross)

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“You have a good friend there, My son, a good friend!” (Inner word)

“A faithful friend is a sturdy shelter: he that has found one has found a treasure.” (Sir 6:14)

I heard these beautiful words deep within my heart and knew that the good friend was the Apostle Paul. Indeed, he has been with me for a long time, and his wise words and devoted life are a light on my path. Thus, he is my teacher and friend, to whom I can turn.

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