245th Meditation
“The world must recognise that I love the Father and that I act just as the Father commanded” (Jn 14:31).
In these words, the Lord expresses the great love of his Heart: it is His Heavenly Father.
Perhaps we tend to be more aware of Jesus’ love for us people, and with good reason we say that we can never thank Him enough for what He has done for our salvation. Read More
244th Meditation
“‘Here I am, I am coming.’ In the scroll of the book it is written of me, my delight is to do your will; your law, my God, is deep in my heart” (Ps 39:8-9).
The source of true joy consists in being united to the Will of our Father and thus receiving the same food that filled the Son of God: to do the Will of the Father (Jn 4:34). Read More
243rd Meditation
“I am your future” (Inner Word).
How much we would sometimes like to have a glimpse into our future! Not a few people are tempted to try in various ways and end up in questionable practices. Read More
242nd Meditation
“The Almighty has done great things for me: holy is His name” (Lk 1:49).
How much our Heavenly Father is pleased with the Virgin Mary, who fully accepted His call and thus became the Mother of His Son! Could we imagine a more worthy choice of God than the Virgin of Nazareth, who was ready to give her consent to the enormous grace which the Lord showed her and to cooperate with her “fiat” in the plan of salvation? Read More
241st Meditation
“Let me find you always vigilant, so that I may be able to count on you at all times” (Inner Word).
Vigilance is a key concept for our spiritual life and must be applied in so many areas. Holy Scripture speaks to us countless times about it. Read More
240th Meditation
“Fight the good fight, trusting in me without limit” (Inner Word).
This exhortation brings to mind the words of St. Paul when he writes to Timothy: “I have fought the good fight to the end; I have run the race to the finish; I have kept the faith” (2 Tim 4:7).
We are called to a fight, which is explicitly defined as a “good fight”. Many people fight, but it is not necessarily a “good fight” that is pleasing to God. Read More
239th Meditation
“Remain in my guidance, and the miracle of my love will accompany you and become palpable to other people” (Inner Word).
Our Father not only wants to keep us with Himself and delight us with His love, but He also wants to make us messengers of His love. If we reciprocate His love and know that we are sheltered by it, this will happen. Read More
238th Meditation
“We are well aware that God works with those who love him, those who have been called in accordance with his purpose, and turns everything to their good” (Rom 8:28).
What a wonderful affirmation of the Apostle Paul! It is deeply rooted in faith and spiritual experience. Read More
237th Meditation
“I am just, it is true, but love pays for everything! Listen, My children, let us make a comparison, and you will be assured of My love. For Me, your sins are like iron, and your acts of love like gold. If you gave Me a thousand pounds of iron, it would not be like giving Me just ten pounds of gold! In other words, with just a little love, great iniquities can be expiated” (Father’s message to Sister Eugenia Ravasio). Read More
236th Meditation
“How can we ever thank You enough, O Beloved Father, for Your love and Your infinite mercy” (Hymn of Praise to the Most Holy Trinity).
When we become aware of our Father’s love and admire His works, an “eternal thanksgiving” begins to well up in us, leading to unceasing praise of His majesty. Read More
