282nd Meditation
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God” (Ps 42:11).
In the Gospel the Lord tells us: “In the world you will have hardship, but be courageous: I have conquered the world” (Jn 16:33). Read More
Lk 1:26-38
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 favour! The Lord is with you.’ Read More
Lk 1:26-38
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 favour! The Lord is with you.’ Read More
281st Meditation
“Your life and your mission are precious to me” (Inner Word).
Every human life has been created by God, and He has given it a task to fulfil. Indeed, each life has to proclaim the One from whose hands it came and to be inserted into the plan of salvation of His love. Read More
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The spirit of discernment and the Antichrist.
Let us return today to the theme of the Antichrist, to whom we will dedicate several meditations. After having celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation tomorrow, we will continue with this theme, giving also some concrete guidelines for dealing with the threat emanating from the Antichrist and his henchmen. Read More
280th Meditation
“Time is gold. Use it to the full” (Inner Word).
Our heavenly Father has entrusted us with the short time of our earthly life, so that we may spend it praising and serving Him as true children. Although “our lives are over like a sigh” (Ps 89:9), they are time enough to lay up imperishable treasures in heaven (Mt 6:20). The degree of closeness we have with our Father in eternity will also depend on how much we respond to His love and work for His Kingdom during this life. Read More
It is also part of our Lenten itinerary to take a careful look at the difficult times in which we find ourselves, which – as I have repeatedly said – I consider to be apocalyptic in character. While we should not be intimidated by its threat, neither can we close our eyes to the events that are happening around us. Read More
279th Meditation
“Your word is well tried, and your servant loves it” (Ps 119:140).
Every word our Father utters springs from His love for us human beings. Seen in this light, the Holy Scriptures are a “love letter” from God to us. This is true even if we find certain things in them difficult to assimilate. Read More
We return today to the theme of prayer; this time from another perspective. Undoubtedly, prayer serves first and foremost to glorify the Lord and to bring the soul into and remain in the “great dialogue” with Him.
In liturgical prayer, we take part together with all the faithful in the prayer of the Bride (the Church) to her Bridegroom. In Holy Mass, as the culmination of liturgical prayer, we unite ourselves to the sacrifice of Our Lord on the Cross. This hierarchy in prayer life should always be preserved and cultivated. Read More
In yesterday’s meditation we highlighted the obedience of St. Joseph, who promptly complied with God’s Will, as soon as he had recognised it. His attitude invites us to reflect more generally on the virtue of obedience, which is a great good when properly understood and practised.
Obedience is related to listening, paying attention, hearing, heeding…. Read More
