“Lord, you examine me and know me” (Ps 139:1).
No one but God knows the heart of man in its deepest depths. No one can even examine his own heart in depth, unless it is revealed to him in the light of the Spirit of God. Read More
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The folly of the cross
1 Cor 1:17-25
After all, Christ sent me not to baptise, but to preach the gospel; and not by means of wisdom of language, wise words which would make the cross of Christ pointless. The message of the cross is folly for those who are on the way to ruin, but for those of us who are on the road to salvation it is the power of God. Read More
Saint Louis of France: model of a Christian king
Lk 19:12-19
Reading for the memorial of Saint Louis of France
At that time, Jesus spoke this parable: ‘A man of noble birth went to a distant country to be appointed king and then return. He summoned ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds, telling them, “Trade with these, until I get back.” Read More
THE ANSWER IS MYSELF
“I Myself have placed in the hearts of men the search for Me, and I Myself am the answer” (Inner Word).
Why does man seek?
Because the Father Himself has placed this longing in his heart and, according to the unforgettable words of St. Augustine, “our heart is restless until it rests in You” (Confessions, I, 1). Read More
THE HEART OF GOD IS OUR REFUGE
“As long as you remain in my heart, you will be under my divine protection. Even if the powers of darkness rise up, they will achieve nothing” (Inner Word).
Our Father offers us His Heart as a refuge, for against Him the powers of darkness can achieve nothing. They attack man in order to confuse him and, if possible, to seize his grace. But if we remain in the Heart of God, their efforts will be in vain. Read More
The Heavenly Jerusalem
Rev 21:9-14
One of the seven angels that had the seven bowls full of the seven final plagues came to speak to me and said, ‘Come here and I will show you the bride that the Lamb has married.’ In the spirit, he carried me to the top of a very high mountain, and showed me Jerusalem, the holy city, coming down out of heaven from God. Read More
Facing dangers with sobriety
2 Tes 2:1-3a,14-17
About the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers, and our being gathered to him: please do not be too easily thrown into confusion or alarmed by any manifestation of the Spirit or any statement or any letter claiming to come from us, suggesting that the Day of the Lord has already arrived. Never let anyone deceive you in any way. Read More
DO NOT PUT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCES
“Do not put your trust in princes,
in any child of Adam, who has no power to save. (…)
How blessed is he who has Jacob’s God to help him,
his hope is in the Lord his God” (Ps 146:3,5). Read More
LIVING IN INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD THE FATHER
REMARK: When we put “Inner Word” as a reference, these are statements that Brother Elias perceived in prayer.
“Live in intimate friendship with me. This friendship will deepen more and more, until you are completely with me in eternity” (Inner Word).
Friendship with our Heavenly Father is one of the most beautiful experiences in life. Just as Jesus called His disciples “friends” (Jn 15:15) and treated them as such, so the Father invites us to live in close friendship with Him. The word “close” is meant to underline even more the intimacy of this relationship. Read More
The mild reign of Mary
Lk 1:26-38
Reading for the feast Queenship of Mary
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favor! The Lord is with you.’ Read More