How much has our Father cared for us in opening to us the ways of salvation! His treasures are always accessible to us. Unfortunately, we often pass by without taking advantage of them, and all too often the Lord remains alone in the tabernacle, unvisited. Yet He waits longingly for us to come and thus allow Him to bestow His blessings upon us. What an immense value has the Holy Mass, which makes present the sacrifice of Jesus’ infinite love on the Cross: “Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Ps 34:9). Read More
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The right answer
Mi 6:1-4, 6-8
Now listen to what Yahweh says: ‘Stand up, state your case to the mountains and let the hills hear what you have to say!’ Listen, mountains, to the case as Yahweh puts it, give ear, you foundations of the earth, for Yahweh has a case against his people and he will argue it with Israel. ‘My people, what have I done to you, how have I made you tired of me? Answer me! Read More
Contemplative attitude
Lk 10:38-42
In the course of their journey Jesus came to a village, and a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. She had a sister called Mary, who sat down at the Lord’s feet and listened to him speaking. Read More
THE CROSS IS MY WAY TO YOU
How incomparably does the love of God shine forth on the cross:
The love of the Father, who sent His Son to redeem us; the love of the Son for His Father and for us men; the love of the Holy Spirit, who reveals this event of love more deeply to us and makes it present in us.
“But as for me, it is out of the question that I should boast at all, except of the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ”, exclaims St Paul (Gal 6:14). Read More
The Kingdom of God
Mt 12:14-21
In these days the Pharisees went out and began to plot against him, discussing how to destroy him. Jesus knew this and withdrew from the district. Many followed him and he cured them all but warned them not to make him known. Read More
THE WEAKNESS OF MY CHILDREN
In His compassion, our Father embraces our entire reality. As Creator he has granted us a wonderful existence as human beings, which we must live fully in His grace. He always invites us to receive everything from His hand, so that we can lead a life that corresponds to our vocation. Our Father has thought of us from all eternity, and when the time came to call us into existence, He lovingly pronounced his creative “Yes”. If we were more aware of this, that God-given peace would always dwell in our hearts. Read More
PEACE IN GOD
“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in You.” (Confessions, i, 1, 1).
St. Augustine, the tireless seeker of God, left us these wonderful words. Whatever we try to fill our heart with, it will never find true peace or true happiness until it opens itself to the love of God. It is only for this love that it was created! Read More
Dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre
Dear listeners, today we will leave the usual framework of our daily meditations, because here in Jerusalem, where I am currently with Harpa Dei, the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre is celebrated on this day. This church is both the place where Jesus was crucified and also the site of his Resurrection. These two essential places for Christianity – Calvary and the Sepulchre – are at the centre of liturgical celebrations and pilgrimages. Read More
The Yoke of Jesus
Mt 11:28-30
‘Come to me, all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light.’ Read More
APOSTLES OF GOD’S LOVE
If we listen to the Lord and follow His call, He makes us share in His plan of salvation. The Holy Scriptures tell us how Jesus sends his apostles to carry the message of salvation everywhere: “You will be my witnesses (…) to earth’s remotest end” (Acts 1:8b). Read More