490th Meditation
“Divine Father, infinite goodness poured out on all peoples, may You be known, honoured and loved by all men!” (Antiphon of the Office to God the Father).
When the peace of our Father descends like dew on the earth and penetrates souls, when people begin to know, honor and love God, they also become receptive to His goodness poured out on all peoples. Read More
489th Meditation
“Divine Father, sweet hope of our souls, may You be known, honoured and loved by all men!” (Antiphon of the Office to God the Father)
This antiphon summarizes the great desire expressed by the Father in the message to Mother Eugenia Ravasio. It can become for us an unceasing petition to God, asking Him to lead people to this decisive conclusion. Read More
488th Meditation
“There must be a total transformation, a complete renewal of the human mind by the Holy Spirit” (Inner Word).
Once we feel secure in the love of our Father and, although we are aware of our limitations, weaknesses and defeats, we regain our freedom in the “ocean of His love”, it is precisely this love that wants to transform us. Indeed, we must not remain children forever, but mature into adulthood and become collaborators in the Kingdom of God. Read More
487th Meditation
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Mt 22:37).
If we want to follow the loving invitation of our Father and try to center all our thoughts on Him, it is important to keep in our memory the works and the Word of God. When we meditate on the Psalms, for example, we will see that time and again the works of God are praised and admired with wonder and gratitude. If we internalize certain passages of the psalms, they can resonate within us as a “heart prayer,” keeping our souls awake in remembrance of the Lord. We should also turn everything that happens to us and that we see around us into a praise of God. Read More
486th Meditation
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Mt 22:37).
Another passage of Scripture tells us that “perverse thoughts separate men from God” (Wis 1:3).
If we are to love our Heavenly Father with all our mind, and thus reciprocate His love for us, we must be mindful of our thoughts and not simply be carried away by them without examining them. Read More
485th Meditation
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind” (Mt 22:37).
We all know this commandment (Dt 6:5), of which Jesus reminds us again in the Gospel. It is the first and most important of all the commandments. When we observe it, it gives us the strength to keep the second commandment, to love our neighbor as ourselves, as we begin to see him as a beloved child of God. Read More
484th Meditation
“I am the light of lights (…) This light will lighten the ways which lead to the true Catholic Church” (Father’s Message to Sr. Eugenia Ravasio).
For people who do not yet know the Christian faith, there is an organic way to encounter the light of our Father and to follow His Son, a way that leads them to the true Catholic Church. Read More
483rd Meditation
“I know your heart and I know that you love me. That alone counts, for love forgives much!” (Inner Word)
These words of the Father remind us of that golden phrase attributed to St. Augustine: “Love and do what you want”. Read More
482nd Meditation
“Do not grieve when you feel your weakness. On the contrary, rejoice, for I am your defense and your victory” (Inner Word).
It is very important for us to know that our Father does not measure us by our weaknesses. Rather, we should be aware that His goodness accompanies us precisely in those areas where we feel weak. Of course, as we follow the Lord, we must work on our weaknesses and not just give in to them. But in His wisdom, our Father leaves us certain weaknesses so that we do not become proud and always remember that it is He who gives us the victory. Read More
481st Meditation
“Gentleness, which is the work of the Holy Spirit in the soul, can conquer more hearts than hardness” (Inner word).
This refers to a wonderful fruit of the Holy Spirit in our soul. It is through the Holy Spirit that our Father builds His kingdom in our hearts. Read More
