“GOD PIERCES THE DRAGON”

“Was it not thou that didst cut Rahab in pieces, that didst pierce the dragon?” (Isaiah 51:9)

Beloved Father, it is not always easy for us to understand why evil exists—why there is so much destruction, immeasurable suffering, senseless wars, and evil spiritual beings who live in rebellion against You. They have left fellowship with You and want to drag us humans into their lostness.

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“MOVE FORWARD!”

“Move forward, constantly examine everything within Me, and step out!” (inner word)

Our Father wants us to consciously walk the path to eternity and grow in faith, hope, and love along the way. God gives us this opportunity every day. When we understand and practice this, much is transformed. Eternity is then no longer an indefinite distance away—something we hardly think about or not at all. On the contrary: the more we become aware of it and the more our heart begins to long for it, the more it reaches into our daily reality. It teaches us to carry out the task set before us with greater attention. This makes us more prudent and also more decisive, and we more easily leave behind things that are not so important and focus more on what is essential.

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“IT IS GOD’S NEARNESS THAT DEFINES US”  

“What defines you is my nearness.” (Inner word)

We humans often carry within us the desire to be capable of something great, perhaps even to leave behind something that has significance. This desire is not wrong, as long as it does not serve vanity or the pursuit of personal power. After all, we are called by our Heavenly Father to accomplish great things, for everything we do in connection with and on behalf of God is great. Thus, every day we have the opportunity to do what is truly great by fulfilling His will.

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“THE SCHOOL OF ILLNESS“  

“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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“GOD’S WAY”

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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