“Throughout our lives we must work, struggle and begin each day anew” (St. Francis de Sales).
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KING OF THE AGES
“Just and true are thy ways, O King of the ages!” (Rev 15:3b).
Is it not a vain illusion, often leading to ruin, when people try to build their own world without keeping in mind the true King of the ages, who created heaven and earth and is at the same time the most loving Father? Have we not seen enough of the consequences of such a utopia? Read More
ONLY ONE IS THE GOOD
“Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good” (Mt 19:17).
Implore the love of God
“O Lord! If only I could trace You in my heart, engrave You with golden letters in the most intimate part of my heart and soul, so that You could never be erased” (Blessed Henry Suso)
AND GOD SAW THAT IT WAS VERY GOOD
“Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness (…)”.God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good” (Gen 1:26,31).
CONFIDENCE BEFORE THE FUTURE
“Do not be afraid of what may happen to you” (Inner Word).
UNDER THE GAZE OF THE FATHER
“Your life is completely in my hands and I decide what and when it happens” (Inner Word).
SURRENDER TO THE FATHER WITHOUT RESERVE
“Give me, o Lord, what you command, and command what you will” (St. Augustine).
With our eyes fixed on our heavenly Father, we can confidently utter this prayer, which moves us to give ourselves completely to the Lord and to refuse Him nothing. Often we are still reluctant to entrust ourselves unreservedly to our Father, clinging to the seemingly solid foundation of our natural inclinations. Perhaps there is even a certain fear that our Father will ask something of us that we are not ready to give Him. Read More
THE RUDDER OF THE DAY
“The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day” (St. Augustine).
NEVER GIVE UP
“As long as we live, we will fight. As long as we fight, it is a sign that we are not defeated and that the good Spirit dwells in us. If death does not find you a victor, may it at least find you a fighter” (St. Augustine).
A wise and helpful saying of St. Augustine! Indeed, we must never lose heart, even if we experience defeats in our journey of following Christ or in our apostolic endeavors. Read More