Three Minutes for Abba

“I desire man to remember often that I am right there, where he is.” (Message from God the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio). With these words our Father reminds us that there is not a single moment in our lives when He is far from us. God is always there—whether to call us to conversion […]

“I offer you a divine friendship and a union of wills” (Inner Word). A divine friendship? Doesn’t that sound a bit far‑fetched? Well, in the Message to Mother Eugenia, our Father Himself expressed that He wants to be our friend. And let us not forget Jesus’s words to his disciples: “You are my friends if

“I assure you that victory consists in overcoming yourself. That is your greatest enemy.”  (St. Paul of the Cross) Today we hear once again a saying of St. Paul of the Cross. How valuable are the words of the saints! They often spring from a very intimate communion with God. Sometimes they are words inspired

“If a speck of imperfection clings to your heart, do not worry. Cast it immediately into the fire of divine love, and ask for forgiveness with sincere repentance. Continue to live in peace.” (St. Paul of the Cross).

“My love gives life to man at every moment” (Message from the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio). If we, the faithful, were to fully awaken to this reality, our entire lives would become a hymn of praise to God’s love. If all people knew and recognized this, the world would be different, and many shadows

“I long to enrich you more and more!” (Message from the Father to Sister Eugenia Ravasio). To understand our beloved Father’s heart, we must allow His words to sink deeply into our hearts. In them, we discover the nature of His love for us. God wants to make us sharers in His immeasurable riches. He

“Jesus delights in showing me the only path that leads to that divine fire. That path is the surrender of the little child who falls asleep without fear in his father’s arms…” (St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus).

“Holiness consists simply in doing God’s will and being exactly what God wants us to be.” (St. Thérèse of Lisieux) St. Thérèse’s God-given simplicity shows us that every person can walk this path of holiness. For us, this means seeking to know God’s will. Jesus made it clear that we show our love for Him

“A soul in a state of grace has nothing to fear from a bunch of cowardly devils.” (St. Thérèse of Lisieux) Time and again, we must overcome this fear. It is true that we must remain aware of the devils’ schemes so as not to let our guard down, but our attention must be focused

“Be careful not to let yourself be carried away by curiosity” (Inner Word). This exhortation is part of the spiritual formation of those who follow the Lord, and it would be very wise for us to take it to heart and put it into practice. Precisely when it comes to curiosity, we may easily forget