Fortitude – which is considered as one of the four cardinal virtues – is part of the basic equipment of a soldier. If he does not become courageous, he cannot be counted on in the toughest battles, for fear would take hold of him, so that the situation would become dangerous for all his comrades. Read More
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The virtue of fortitude, Part I
The readings of the last few days presented us with impressive examples of faith, faithfulness and fortitude. I have therefore decided to dedicate some meditations to the cardinal virtue of fortitude. In these times of turmoil, it is particularly important to aspire to and practice this virtue, in order to be able to resist the various temptations that are presented to us. Read More
The unfreedoms (IV): SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
Today I would like to conclude this series in which we have addressed some of the so-called “unfreedoms” that can overshadow the true freedom that Christ offers and grants us (cf. Jn 8:36). I will return to this theme of the unfreedom in more depth in a lecture that I plan to publish on my YouTube channel before the beginning of the Advent Season. Read More
The unfreedoms (III): EXCESSIVE INFLUENCIBILITY, FALSE PLIABILITY AND DEPENDENCE ON PUBLIC OPINION
In the last two meditations, we had looked at two different deficiencies of freedom: fear and human respects. In addition, we had talked a little about inferiority complexes. On our path of following Christ, we are called to overcome – with God’s help – all these limitations to our freedom, so that they do not become an obstacle on this path and do not prevent the freedom that faith gives us from shining forth in our Christian witness. Today we will look at three other forms of unfreedom, which have a certain similarity. Read More
The unfreedoms (II): HUMAN RESPECTS
I am doing this series of meditations on the “unfreedom” because, in my opinion, it is important that our Christian witness be permeated by that freedom which only the Lord can grant us: “if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free…” (Jn 8:36). Read More
The unfreedoms (I): THE FEAR
If you are familiar with my daily meditations, you will notice that I try to offer a help to deepen the way of following Christ, based on Sacred Scripture and the authentic teaching of the Church. Occasionally, I interrupt the usual rhythm of the biblical meditations to deal with a theme that I consider important in the form of a “series”. In this way, certain topics related to the spiritual life can be dealt with in greater depth. Read More
The rise of fervour
On the 7th of each month, I interrupt the usual framework of the daily biblical meditations and dedicate that day’s meditation to our Heavenly Father, for which I take an extract from the “Message from the Father” to Sister Eugenia Ravasio; a private revelation that has been approved by the Church[i]: Read More
God´s love first
As today is the 7th of the month, we will meditate on an extract from the “Message of God the Father” to Sister Eugenia Ravasio. The great theme running through this Message is God’s love for us and our love for Him. Read More
The great prayer
In today’s meditation, I would like to talk about the Holy Rosary, since the month of October is often called the “month of the Rosary”. Read More
The sorrows of Mary
The memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, which we celebrate today, dates back to the Feast of the “The Seven Sorrows of Mary”, which was introduced by Pope Benedict XIII in 1721. Read More