“Always wait until things are clear to you, and don’t rush into anything!” (Inner Word) How do we make decisions that aren’t predetermined but instead require the right guidance? Do we consult with our Father and wait until His light shows us the path we are to take? Circumstances and our natural desire to make […]
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As I have done in recent years, I will occasionally use the daily meditations to explore important topics for our spiritual journey. In this case, we will begin a series on the topic of self-deception, though I will expand on it later, since we are currently facing so many deceptions in the world—and, unfortunately, also
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Luke 1:46–55 “My soul magnifies the Lord,and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden.For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;for he who is mighty has done great things for me,and holy is his name.And his mercy is on those who fear himfrom generation to
THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: “The Magnificat” (II) Read More »
“If I were to list all the signs of Your love, I would fail. Even if I had the tongues of all people and angels, I could not describe the gifts of nature, grace, or glory that flow from You” (St. Bonaventure). How glorious God must be, if even a saint like Bonaventure—who was very
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NOTE: According to the traditional liturgical calendar, today is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will therefore hear the Gospel account of her wonderful encounter with Saint Elizabeth. Luke 1:39-47 In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a city of Judah, and she entered
THE VISITATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: “A Glimpse of Saint Elizabeth! (Part 1)” Read More »
“You can do everything in Me, and everything will work out if only you remain in Me and live this love.” (Inner word) We know Jesus’ words: “Apart from me you can do nothing,” (Jn 15,5) and they lead us to humble self-awareness. The above words are a continuation of Jesus’ previous statement. They show
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Preliminary note: Today, I would like to extend my greetings and gratitude to our new Brazilian collaborators who, starting today, will help us continue to share my meditations and the “3 Minutes for Abba” in Portuguese. “I have chosen this day to begin My work among men because today is the feast of the Precious
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NOTE: According to the traditional liturgical calendar, today the Solemnity of the Most Precious Blood is celebrated. We will therefore hear the Gospel reading designated for this day. Jn 19:30-35 When Jesus had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished”; and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Since it was the
SOLEMNITY OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF THE LORD: “Purified by His Blood” Read More »
“Every hour in which the poison of false teaching and false practice works unnoticed poisons the Body of the Lord.” (Inner Word) The truth, which is God Himself and which He has entrusted to His Church, is a priceless treasure that must be preserved with the utmost care and love. This is why an undiminished
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Mt 8:23-27 Then he got into the boat followed by his disciples. Suddenly a storm broke over the lake, so violent that the boat was being swamped by the waves. But he was asleep. So they went to him and woke him saying, ‘Save us, Lord, we are lost!’ And he said to them, ‘Why
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