THE FATHER ALREADY SEES US COMING FROM AFAR!

“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.

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THE LONGING TO ANNOUNCE GOD

 “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