“Neither physical nor geographical circumstances can restrict the freedom of loving souls.” (St. Bernard of Clairvaux)
Showing all posts in 3 Minutes for God the Father
“IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP!”
“It is time for us to wake up and rise up!” (St. Benedict).
“GOD’S SANCTUARY”
“The heart must be anchored within me, washed and purified by the blood of the Lamb, and filled with the Holy Spirit. Then it is safe under Mary’s protection.” (Inner Word)
“OUR FATHER REJOICES IN US AS IN HIS SON”
“The joy I feel in being with you is no less great than that which I felt when I was with My Son Jesus during His mortal life” (Father’s Message to Sr. Eugenia Ravasio).
“ALL FAULTS ARE CAST INTO ETERNAL OBLIVION”
“When God looks upon a soul with eyes of mercy and bends down to forgive it, all its faults are cast into eternal oblivion” (St. Matilda of Hackeborn).
“MY CHILD, GIVE ME YOUR HEART”
“The Lord seeks a heart filled to overflowing with love for God and our neighbour; this is the throne on which He loves to sit and on which He appears in the fullness of His heavenly glory. ‘Son, give Me thy heart,’ He says, ‘and all the rest I Myself will add to thee (Prov. 23:26; Matt. 6:33),’ for in the human heart the Kingdom of God can be contained.” (Seraphim of Sarov).
“PLACING EVERY DAY IN GOD’S HANDS”
“It is important that you place each day in My hands, even when you are tired and worn out.” (Inner Word)
“HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU HAVE”
“I am coming soon; hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.” (Rev. 3:11).
“THE HOUR OF TRIAL”
“Because you have kept my word of patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial which is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell upon the earth.” (Rev. 3:10)
As we reflect on the Father, we join the church in Philadelphia, which received high praise from the Lord for its faithfulness. We can regard it as a model of a faithful church in times of tribulation.
“HOLD FAST TO THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS”
“You have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” (Rev. 3:8)
As in other passages of Sacred Scripture, this verse from Revelation exhorts us to hold fast to the Word of the Lord and not deny the name of Jesus. Our Father expects this of us because keeping His word means professing and defending our faith. By confessing Jesus, we bear witness to the truth—which is so highly valued in heaven (cf. Mt 10:32).