In Reflexion

A SERIES ON THE SPIRITUAL LIFE: The Virtue of Temperance

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NOTE: During these days we will be developing a theme in our meditations for the spiritual life. For those who wish to listen to a meditation based on the reading or the gospel of the day, we leave here the corresponding link:

First Reading (Gal 3:7-14): http://en.elijamission.net/children-of-abraham/

Gospel (Lk 11:14-26): http://en.elijamission.net/a-stronger-had-to-come-2/

Yesterday we had thematized the virtue of fortitude, which is so important for following the Lord firmly and perseveringly. Today we will look at another of the four cardinal virtues: temperance.  Read More

In Reflexion

The Spiritual Life (Part III)

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NOTE: During these days we are developing in the meditations a theme for the spiritual life. For those who wish to listen to a meditation based on the reading or the gospel of the day, we leave here the corresponding link:

http://en.elijamission.net/the-gift-of-salvation/

To advance in the spiritual life it is essential to obey the Holy Spirit. He is our inner guide and teacher. When we become familiar with Him and learn to listen and follow His voice better, our spiritual path can become lighter and more agile. Read More

In Reflexion

The Spiritual Life (Part II)

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NOTE: During these days we will be developing a theme for the spiritual life in these meditations. For those who wish to listen to a meditation based on the reading of the day, we leave here the corresponding link:

  • First Reading (Gal 2:1-2, 7-14):

  • Gospel: Lk 11:1-4

We had concluded yesterday’s meditation with these words of the Lord: “Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48).

To better understand the path of inner transformation that God works in us, let us first look back at the original state that humanity enjoyed in Paradise and see the ways our souls bore the consequences for our fall into sin. Read More

In Biblical Meditations

No other Gospel

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Gal 1:6-12

I am astonished that you are so promptly turning away from the one who called you in the grace of Christ and are going over to a different gospel- not that it is another gospel; except that there are trouble-makers among you who are seeking to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we ourselves or an angel from heaven preaches to you a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let God’s curse be on him. Read More

In Biblical Meditations

The just shall live by His faithfulness

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Hab 1:2-3;2:2-4

How long, Lord, am I to cry for help while you will not listen; to cry, ‘Violence!’ in your ear while you will not save? Why do you make me see wrong-doing, why do you countenance oppression? Plundering and violence confront me, contention and discord flourish. Then the Lord answered me and said, ‘Write the vision down, inscribe it on tablets to be easily read. Read More

In Biblical Meditations

Knowing how to wait on God

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Job 38:1,12-21; 40:1-5

Then from the heart of the tempest the Lord gave Job his answer. He said: “Have you ever in your life given orders to the morning or sent the dawn to its post, to grasp the earth by its edges and shake the wicked out of it? She turns it as red as a clay seal, she tints it as though it were a dress, stealing the light from evil-doers and breaking the arm raised to strike. Read More