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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
THE JOY OF HOPE
“Having taken pleasure during his life in the hope of saving him when he repented, I now rejoice even more, together with My celestial court, at having realized My desire to be his Father for ever” (Father’s Message to Sister Eugenia Ravasio).
THE FATHER SEEKS ALL PEOPLE
After the novena in preparation for the Feast of God the Father, which we celebrated yesterday, today we return to the usual format of our “3 minutes for Abba”. For today and tomorrow, I have chosen two passages from the Message of God the Father which seem to me to be appropriate for an ever deeper insight into the Heart of our Heavenly Father.
DAY BY DAY
“Go your way day by day” (Interior Word).
THE CERTAINTY OF GOD’S LOVE
“Live in the certainty of God’s love and you will be able to love yourself” (Inner Word).
BEAR WITH YOURSELF
“One must bear one’s own imperfections in order to reach perfection” (St. Francis de Sales).
COOPERATORS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD
“We must not neglect anything that could help us to reach the goal of the efforts that God has placed in our hands, but always on condition that we also know how to accept failure with serenity and meekness” (St. Francis de Sales).
KEEP YOUR HEART ANCHORED IN GOD
“Do not let yourself be confused and keep your heart anchored in Me” (Inner Word).