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In 3 Minutes for God the Father

THE FATHER IS OUR CONFIDANT

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409th Meditation 

“If you wish to test the power of this spring about which I am talking, first learn to know Me better and to love Me to the extent that I desire, that is, not only as a Father, but as your Friend and Confidant” (Father’s message to Sr. Eugenia Ravasio).

“O Lord, you search me and know me, you know when I sit, when I rise, you understand my thoughts from afar. You watch when I walk or lie down, you know every detail of my conduct. A word is not yet on my tongue before you, O Lord, know all about it” (Ps 138:1-4). Read More

In 3 Minutes for God the Father

THE FATHER IS OUR FRIEND

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409th Meditation 

“It is not enough for Me to have shown you My love; I also want to open up My Heart to you, whence a refreshing spring will issue and where all men will quench their thirst (…) If you wish to test the power of this spring about which I am talking, first learn to know Me better and to love Me to the extent that I desire, that is, not only as a Father, but as your Friend and Confidant” (Father’s message to Sr. Eugenia Ravasio). Read More

In Biblical Meditations

Simplicity in proclamation

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1 Cor 2:1-10

Reading for the memorial of St. Dominic of Guzman

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not in loftiness of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of Christ.  For I judged not myself to know anything among you, but Jesus Christ, and him crucified.  And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. Read More

In Biblical Meditations

The Father of all mankind

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Through the meditations of the last days, we have been able to encounter God the Father more closely. Sometimes the negative experiences we have had in our lives prevent us from recognising the true image of God, for example, if the relationship with our biological father has been rather problematic. However, we should not let these experiences bring us down, but then it is all the more necessary for us to discover God as our loving Father, who can heal our wounds and fill any inner emptiness with Himself.

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In 3 Minutes for God the Father

LIVING IN INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD THE FATHER

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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

In Reflexion

NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 9: A gift for You, Father!

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We are already on the doorstep of the date You proposed for the liturgical Feast in Your honour: the 7th of August or the first Sunday of the same month.

Father, we are always abundantly blessed by You… At some point, we, Your children – in all our weakness – want to give something back to You. We know that the most beautiful thing we can give You is our heart! It must belong to You totally and unreservedly! Read More

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NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 8: “Whom Shall You Send?”

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As You give us to understand, Beloved Father, You are not far away, but very close to us, and You will come even closer, to the extent that we allow You and open our hearts to You.

Since this is so and You call us to infinite trust, knowing that You are watching over all that happens to Your children, we come to You also at this hour of history, to ask You what is currently happening on earth. Read More

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NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 7: The Anticipation of Heavenly Joy

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Dear Father, it is true that only in eternity, as we contemplate You from face to face, will we experience the fullness of happiness, towards which we are heading. There is no doubt about it!

However, it is not that You want us to experience only tribulation until then, even if this sometimes helps us not to enjoy a false happiness. If this were so, Beloved Father, You would not have told us through our friend St. Paul that we should always rejoice (Phil 4:4). Read More

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NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 6: Your Name Drives Away Darkness

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Dear Father, we are often confronted with evil, both within and without us. Sometimes it might even seem that evil triumphs. It appears powerful and tries to obscure our vision and determine our feelings.

To Mother Eugenia You said:

“Do you wish to gain victory over your enemy? Call upon Me and you will triumph over him.” Read More

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NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 5: Come, Beloved Father, and Dwell within Us!

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Dear Father, your Son promised us in the Gospel:

“Anyone who loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we shall come to him and make a home in him.” (Jn 14:23)

Father, we not only want to invite You, but we cry out with all our heart: Come to us, make Yourself at home in us! We want to prepare a dwelling place for You where You can abide. Come and do not delay; stay forever. Read More