TO CONQUER SOULS BY LOVE

We are called to bring to people the message that God loves them infinitely, and to show them the ways which the Heavenly Father has chosen to give them the certainty of this love.

It pleases God to involve us in this noble task, thus making us His co-workers.

Who would not like to tell about a sovereign who truly deserves this name; a sovereign who is at the same time father, brother and friend to us; a sovereign who does not need to be idealised ….; a king who loves?

He is great in Himself, but in His goodness He reaches down to us.

In the Letter to the Philippians St. Paul writes:

“Christ Jesus, being in the form of God, did not count equality with God something to be grasped.But he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, becoming as human beings are …” (Phil 2:6-7).

First of all, we must get to know God more deeply, day by day, so that we can better tell people how He really is. But then we must not hesitate, but try to reach out to people in every possible way.

In the Message to Mother Eugenia Ravasio, the Father tells us:

“If you cannot go to them and talk to them directly, look for other means: thousands of direct and indirect ways. Put them into effect with the true spirit of disciples and with great fervour. I promise you that your efforts will soon be crowned with success by a special grace. Make yourselves apostles of My fatherly goodness and, because of the zeal I will give you all, you will be strong and powerful in your work among souls (…) I will put your listeners in the right frame of mind to hear you. In this way, men will be conquered by love and saved for all eternity”.