Jn 14:6-14
Jesus said: I am the Way; I am Truth and Life. No one can come to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father too. From this moment you know him and have seen him. Philip said, ‘Lord, show us the Father and then we shall be satisfied.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? ‘Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father, so how can you say, “Show us the Father”? Read More
321st Meditation
“My Father, who has given them [the sheep] to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand” (Jn 10:29).
In the hands of our Saviour, in which the Father has placed us, we can pass safely through the time of our earthly life and face in the right way the dangers that come our way. They can never gain power over us, no matter how threatening they may seem. Think of the Lord’s victory on the Cross: the powers of darkness thought they had triumphed; but in reality it was the hour of their defeat. Read More
320th Meditation
“I will be your All, and I will suffice you for everything” (Message of the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio).
It is a promise that our Father makes to the “children of His love”, that is to say, to religious men and women. But it is certainly not limited to them alone, even if it is addressed to them in a particular way. Read More
Jn 10:22-30
It was the time of the feast of Dedication in Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the Temple walking up and down in the Portico of Solomon. The Jews gathered round him and said, ‘How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us openly.’ Jesus replied: I have told you, but you do not believe. Read More
319th Meditation
“You are merciful to all, because you are almighty, you overlook people’s sins, so that they can repent” (Wis 11:23).
Our Father’s compassion goes hand in hand with His loving Omnipotence. If it were not so, how often would people have destroyed themselves, would have had to drink the bitter cup of their sins themselves and bear the consequences of their faults without mitigation. But our Father loves to pity humanity. Read More
Jn 10:1-10
‘In all truth I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold through the gate, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a bandit. He who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock; the gatekeeper lets him in, the sheep hear his voice, one by one he calls his own sheep and leads them out. When he has brought out all those that are his, he goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow because they know his voice. Read More
318th Meditation
“Those who trust in him will understand the truth, those who are faithful will live with him in love” (Wis 3:9a).
In a heart that trusts in the Father the truth can penetrate, for God draws it to Himself and fills it with Himself. Such a heart detaches itself from the false securities that bind it to a world of illusions, so that our Father can fully awaken love for Him in this heart. Thus, the heart surrenders itself completely to Him. God enters it and dwells in it. He is no longer just an occasional guest, but makes this heart His temple, the sanctuary of His presence, His dwelling place…. Read More
1 Pe 2:20b-25
The merit in the sight of God is in putting up with it patiently when you are punished for doing your duty. This, in fact, is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his steps. He had done nothing wrong, and had spoken no deceit.
Acts 9:31-42
The churches throughout Judaea, Galilee and Samaria were now left in peace, building themselves up and living in the fear of the Lord; encouraged by the Holy Spirit, they continued to grow. It happened that Peter visited one place after another and eventually came to God’s holy people living down in Lydda. Read More
317th Meditation
It is the mystics who can vividly describe to us the love of God, often using ecstatic language, as sometimes happens on the human plane with lovers, who want to express their love.
These mystics are as if enraptured, because the overwhelming divine love has opened up the depths of their soul, pouring into them and overflowing as well. They can hardly contain it! Because of our earthly limitations, it is difficult to describe in words what the soul experiences. However, we can turn to the language of love. Read More
