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“The knowledge that God their Maker is their Father as well would obtain the conversion of the most stubborn ones, and these conversions would be numerous and persevering.” (Message from God the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio).

Following on from my reflection yesterday, our Father speaks of those souls who are still caught up in superstition—who call out to Him and know that He exists, but do not have a true knowledge of God. Telling them that there is a loving Father who cares for them, stands by them in their suffering and despair, and surrounds them with great love would surely touch their hearts, provide an answer to their search, and lead them out of their wandering ways.

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Furthermore, isn’t it true that you would love Me as children who are deeply devoted to Me if you truly knew what kind of Father you have! (Little Book of the Father)

Much depends on our true knowledge of God. For this reason, our divine Father revealed Himself to Madre Eugenia and inspired her to write the Little Book of the Father, from which this text is taken. Knowing is connected to loving. The more deeply I come to know God, the more I love Him because I encounter His very being. Thus, we encounter Love itself.

When this love is understood more deeply and enters our hearts, transforming them, we naturally love our Father “as affectionate children do.” In doing so, we fulfill our Father’s desire, awakening to Him with our whole being. But this love will also pour out onto others, all of whom are called to know what a wonderful Father we have.

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“I am among you. Happy are those who believe this truth and who take advantage of this time.” (Book of the Father)

How would life change if we put these words of our Father into practice? Believing in God’s general presence in this world and that He holds all things in His hands is important, but it is not enough.

This statement also refers to God’s concrete and loving guidance in the life of every person. Through faith, a glimpse already opens up—one that will become full vision in eternity. And that has a profound impact. Read More

“How wonderful heaven must be, that God undertakes such a meticulous purification of souls!” (Catherine of Siena)

These words come to us from St. Catherine of Siena, who would know, for she was deeply united with our Lord and was elevated to the rank of Doctor of the Church.

She approaches the topic of necessary purification before death in the right way, with an eye toward eternity. In order to enter the glory of Heaven, we must be completely purified—nothing of the filth of sin and its consequences can or should be taken into the Kingdom of Eternal Love.

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“Martyrdom is not only dying for the faith. Martyrdom also consists in serving God with love and purity of heart every day of one’s life.” (St. Jerome)

With these words of St. Jerome, we are all invited to undergo—or rather, to carry out—the martyrdom of love every day, if you will. Not only does the highly esteemed martyrdom of blood for the holy faith shine with a bright light, but so does the hidden life in Christ, which we call the path to holiness. This holds true even when no one takes notice, for our heavenly Father sees our efforts very clearly, supports them, and inspires them with His grace.

It is a path that requires perseverance and constant encouragement when we recognize the limits of our capacity for love. Recognizing them is helpful, but dwelling on disappointment is wrong.

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“Let us begin a new life every day.” (St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross – Edith Stein)

What might the saint have meant by this?

She likely understood that every day we consciously live with our Heavenly Father is what is known as a kairos. To put it simply, this refers to the hour of grace that we are to seize.

After all, there are quite a few moments in life when we get the impression that we’d like to start a new life. Maybe things have slipped out of our control, and we repent and want to start anew. Or maybe we’ve finally made a long‑overdue decision. Or maybe we have overcome something that has held us back for a long time.

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“His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the legs of a man; but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.” (Psalm 147:10–11)

It is not man’s natural abilities—often so admired and sometimes even idealized in the world—that bring joy to our Father. They are merely tools and derive their true value only from the purpose for which they are used. What good is great intelligence in the eyes of the Lord if it is not used for good?

Time and again, people are tempted to define their worth based on things that merely add to their lives and do not constitute what is essential. This temptation can even penetrate the Church, and it is not uncommon for people to adopt worldly standards instead of applying the standards that God uses. We are very familiar with these standards from the Holy Scriptures. Today’s passage is a good example.

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One of the most beautiful things in this world is when people strive to bring joy to one another. This is something everyone knows, especially when it is free from self‑interest and marked by selflessness.

However, the most beautiful thing is when we live for God’s joy—when we entrust our entire lives to our heavenly Father simply because we love Him and respond to His love. This brings a certain bliss to earth because our lives point beyond ourselves to the One who is our joy, whose joy we are becoming more and more.

In Madre Eugenia’s Little Book of the Father, the heavenly Father immediately draws our attention to the source of His joy. He says, “My joy consists in being known and loved by my children—that is, by all present and future humanity.”

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“Let it be to me according to your word.” (Lc 1:38)

As I conclude this reflection on August 15, I cannot and will not pass by our dear Mother of God, Mary, without thinking of her and writing a few words.

How lovingly our Heavenly Father must have looked upon the one He chose to be the mother of His Son—a holy and pure virgin! As we know from the teaching of the Church, she was exempt from original sin (the Immaculate Conception), just like the woman in Paradise whom we know as Eve.

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“Any false unity that is not founded in Me cannot endure and will crumble.” (Inner word)

We humans long for unity, and when we find it, great peace enters our souls—first with God, and then with other people.

Yet there is one condition for true unity. It can exist only in truth and is therefore founded on God Himself. Certainly, there are many interest groups and various forms of associations. But these are only peripheral in nature and therefore cannot reach the depth that true unity embodies.

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