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183rd Meditation

“A broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise” (Ps 50:17).

A contrite heart is a great treasure for our Father. A contrite heart has put aside all self-defense and has acquired a profound awareness of the abysses that are still within it. It has discovered that, of itself, it would not be able to do good, and that its inclination to evil would prevail if it were left to itself and did not rely on grace. This awareness shakes the soul, making it ready to throw itself completely into the arms of God, without vanity or conditions. Therefore, a contrite heart is a treasure for the Father. Read More

182nd Meditation

 

The anguished search of the Heavenly Father for us continues ever since we lost the union with God which we enjoyed in Paradise. Every time we go astray, every time we turn away from “the fountain of living waters, to become cracked cisterns” (Jer 2:13), we hear in the background the call of the Father:

“Adam, where are you?” (Gen 3:9b). Read More

181st Meditation

“Who can detect his own failings? Wash away my hidden faults” (Ps 19:13).

With sincere self-knowledge, the psalmist confidently addresses the Heavenly Father, knowing well how easily man remains trapped in self-deception: “Who can detect his own failings?” He wants to make sure that nothing stands between him and his God, and thus gives us an example of how we can pray: “Wash away my hidden faults”. Read More

180º Meditation

 

“And you who are in the true light, tell them how sweet it is to live in the truth!” (Father’s message to Sr. Eugenia Ravasio).

Our Father always has in mind the salvation of all, who are called to live in such a way that the meaning of their existence is fulfilled completely and that they experience “how sweet it is to live in the truth”. Therefore, it is not surprising that our Father encourages His own to transmit the truth to others, especially to those who are still trapped in darkness. Read More

179th Meditation

“The Law of the Lord is perfect, refreshment to the soul” (Ps 19:7).

The teaching of the Lord, which comes from His wisdom, is without blemish or defect. Just as good food strengthens our body and water invigorates it, so our soul is strengthened by the Word of God and moves toward its goal. Read More

178th Meditation

When I awake in the morning, You, Father, are already there, and all night You have watched over me. Then You expect me to turn to You and my first word to be consecrated to You, gladly and joyously! But sometimes I forget and let myself be carried away by moods. What a pity!

How important is this first word: the greeting to You! It places me in the truth of being, for who in the order of the redeemed Creation would not greet You? Read More