Harpa Dei

“Justice is the constant and firm will to give to each one what is his due”. (St. Thomas Aquinas) In this simple definition we find the basis for the practice of this cardinal virtue. Justice is directed, in the first place, to God Himself, for there is nothing more just than to render to Him […]

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding”. (Prov 2:6) The virtue of prudence is usually considered as the “auriga virtutum”; that is, the moderator or conductor of the other virtues, because it helps us to apply the virtue that corresponds to the given circumstances, in a wise and sensible way.

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. “For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the

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. After the Holy Spirit has led us to the first

As we will be on a mission to different parts of America over the next few weeks, we will be leaving the usual framework of daily meditations for a few days. However, this should not be a disadvantage, as we will be dealing with topics that are important for the development of a healthy spiritual

Is 61:1-3 Reading for the memorial of St. Martin of Tours The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,   because the Lord has anointed meto bring good tidings to the afflicted;[a]    he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,    and the opening of the prison[b] to those who

1 Kgs 17:8-16 Then the word of the Lord came to him, “Arise, go to Zar′ephath, which belongs to Sidon, and dwell there. Behold, I have commanded a widow there to feed you.”  So he arose and went to Zar′ephath; and when he came to the gate of the city, behold, a widow was there

Jn 2:13-22 When the time of the Jewish Passover was near Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and in the Temple he found people selling cattle and sheep and doves, and the money changers sitting there. Making a whip out of cord, he drove them all out of the Temple, sheep and cattle as well, scattered

Lk 16:1-13 He also said to his disciples, ‘There was a rich man and he had a steward who was denounced to him for being wasteful with his property. He called for the man and said, “What is this I hear about you? Draw me up an account of your stewardship because you are not

Phil 3:3-8 We are the true people of the circumcision since we worship by the Spirit of God and make Christ Jesus our only boast, not relying on physical qualifications, although, I myself could rely on these too. If anyone does claim to rely on them, my claim is better. Circumcised on the eighth day