Beloved Father, in the wonderful Message you conveyed to Mother Eugenia Ravasio, You tell us how You accompanied a certain man throughout his life and showered him with blessings. However, that man did not respond to Your courtship; he became entangled in sin, thus constantly offending You. But You did not cease to call him, nor did You cease to fight for him. Shortly before his death, he finally repented of his evil life and called upon You by the name of “Father”; and You rejoiced that You could forgive him and that he would be with You in eternity. Read More
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NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 3: Father, I Want to Be Your Light
Beloved Father, this series of meditations is a Novena in Your honour, and is to help men – Your beloved children – to know You more deeply.
It will also serve to fulfil Your wish that the Church will soon establish a liturgical Feast on which You will be honoured as “Father of all Mankind”. You entrusted this desire of Yours to Mother Eugenia Ravasio. Read More
NOVENA TO GOD THE FATHER – Day 1: You Are my Father!
To You, Heavenly Father,
we entrust ourselves wholly and unreservedly,
for You are our loving and most beloved Father.
I place these words as the beginning of the novena to God the Father which we begin today, for this is how we men should live. Read More
Dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre
Dear listeners, today we will leave the usual framework of our daily meditations, because here in Jerusalem, where I am currently with Harpa Dei, the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre is celebrated on this day. This church is both the place where Jesus was crucified and also the site of his Resurrection. These two essential places for Christianity – Calvary and the Sepulchre – are at the centre of liturgical celebrations and pilgrimages. Read More
The gifts of the Holy Spirit (5/7): THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE
“What, then, will anyone gain by winning the whole world and forfeiting his life?” (Mt 16:26)
Through the first four gifts (fear of the Lord, piety, fortitude and counsel), the Holy Spirit guides our moral life above all. Through the last three gifts (knowledge, understanding and wisdom) He directly guides our supernatural life, i.e. our God-centred life. Read More
The gifts of the Holy Spirit (4/7): THE GIFT OF COUNSEL
“Speak, O Lord; your servant listens.” (1 Sam 3:9)
The Holy Spirit reminds us of all that Jesus said and did (cf. Jn 14:26). He dwells in us and teaches us what to do in the concrete situations of our lives. Thanks to the gift of counsel, we become able to perceive within us the quiet voice of the Holy Spirit and to distinguish it from other voices. Read More
The gifts of the Holy Spirit (3/7): THE GIFT OF FORTITUDE
Those of you who regularly follow these daily meditations will know that normally the 7th of each month is reserved for a meditation on God the Father. However, from today we are opening a new space called “3 minutes for Abba”, in which we will offer each morning a brief impulse that will help us to know, honour and love the Heavenly Father. Therefore, all the people who wish to deepen their relationship with God the Father, are cordially invited to join the following Telegram channel: https://t.me/threeminutesforAbba Read More
The gifts of the Holy Spirit (2/7): THE GIFT OF PIETY
“The Spirit himself joins with our spirit to bear witness that we are children of God.” (Rom 8:16)
The gift of piety leads us to adhere to God with filial love, not wanting to offend Him in any way.
The spirit of piety touches and enlivens our spiritual life with a new, mild and gentle radiance. Under its influence, our relationship with God and with our neighbour will reach a new level of love. Piety wants to conquer the heart of God, whom it recognises as the most loving Father. Read More
The gifts of the Holy Spirit (1/7): THE GIFT OF FEAR OF THE LORD
Today, on the Feast of Pentecost, we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit.
What an extraordinary change we see in the apostles! They, who were faint-hearted and fearful, become, thanks to the presence of the Holy Spirit, powerful messengers of God’s love; and they fearlessly proclaim the Gospel. The great miracle that each of the listeners – coming from the most diverse corners of the world – could understand the message of the apostles in their own language (cf. Acts 2:6) was a sign for the future. Read More
Meditations on the Holy Spirit (14/14): PATIENCE
Beloved Holy Spirit, with today’s meditation we conclude this preparation for the great feast of Your coming. May Your fruits grow and ripen in us, for in this way we can glorify the One from whom everything comes and bear witness to You before the world! Read More