“The time to prove our love is short, and we only have one life” (St. Maximilian Kolbe).
You are right, dear Maximilian Kolbe. Time is short and we are often lazy and slow to do good. This is because we do not yet love our Heavenly Father enough, and we fail to understand the incredible opportunity we have to be a light in the midst of darkness, thus honoring God and serving mankind. Indeed, every day is a gift to prove our love.
“Before long we will know exactly what paradise will be like. Surely in a hundred years none of us will be walking on this earth (…). In a little while, then, provided we prepare ourselves well, under the protection of the Immaculate.” (St. Maximilian Mary Kolbe)
“Observe the commandments of the Lord. There is nothing more noble and exalted than serving God” (St. Lawrence Justinian).
These words were spoken by St. Lawrence Justinian, Patriarch of Venice, whose feast we celebrate today according to the traditional calendar. They were his final words before he died. He died saying, “I come to You, O Jesus.”
“Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us?” (Mal 2:10)
Beloved Father, in these words, we catch a glimpse of the unity among all people, as you have ordained. We are all created in Your image and likeness and are all called to be with You in eternity. However, this can only happen if we live according to the order you have established. Since you created us with free will, we can fail to reach our goal if we abuse the freedom you gave us.
“The more we read the Gospel, the stronger we will be” (St. Pius X).
To assimilate the Lord’s words, internalize them, and put them into practice is the sure compass on our journey in pursuit of Christ, provided we do so in accordance with the authentic Magisterium of the Church. It is the Word of God — not human reflection. It has the power to enlighten and strengthen us, as the Scriptures themselves affirm:
“The Father saw him coming from afar and had compassion on him!” (Lk 15:20).
We all know the moving New Testament passage about the prodigal son who squandered his fortune and returned to his father’s house. There, he was joyfully received by his father, and a feast was celebrated. We understand very well that something of the true image of our heavenly Father should be conveyed to us.
“The Holy Spirit is always ready to enlighten and strengthen you” (Interior Word).
The creative friendship of the Holy Spirit becomes a reality in all those who strive to love the heavenly Father. He accompanies, enlightens, and strengthens the human soul until it becomes a constant praise of God, so that He may glorify Himself more and more in it. Read More
“I see men passing their lives without entrusting themselves to their only Father” (Message of God the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio).
“Oh, if only mortals knew how sublime is the grace of God, how beautiful, how noble, how precious, how many riches it contains, how many delights and joys!” (St. Rose of Lima)
These words were spoken by St. Rose of Lima, a God-loving soul, ardent in her zeal to lead people to the faith. With great fervor, she tried to win souls for God and share the love that flooded her. She was one of the saints especially united to the cross of the Lord and exclaimed: “Apart from the cross, there is no other ladder by which we can reach heaven.” Read More
“Oh, if only mortals knew how sublime is the grace of God, how beautiful, how noble, how precious, how many riches it contains, how many delights and joys!” (St. Rose of Lima)
