Three Minutes for Abba

“Because you have kept my word of patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial which is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell upon the earth.” (Rev. 3:10) As we reflect on the Father, we join the church in Philadelphia, which received high praise from the Lord for […]

“You have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” (Rev. 3:8) As in other passages of Sacred Scripture, this verse from Revelation exhorts us to hold fast to the Word of the Lord and not deny the name of Jesus. Our Father expects this of us

“The best work we can do in the world is to lead lost souls onto the right path, toward the path of virtue, toward God” (St. John Bosco). That is precisely what Don Bosco did; he devoted himself with great zeal to young souls, especially those living on the margins of society. He led many

“I come from God, my Father, and I return to Him, for I belong to Him alone” (Message from God the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio). If we look closely at these three statements, we will see that they express all the mysteries of our life. No one but our Heavenly Father has given us

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

“If all men who are far from our Catholic Church heard people talking about this Father Who loves them, Who is their Creator and their God, about this Father Who desires to give them eternal life, then many of these men, even the most obstinate ones, would come to this Father of Whom you had