Three Minutes for Abba

“Let us therefore take great care that, once we have set out on the Lord’s path, we never turn away from Him through our own fault or ignorance.” (St. Clare of Assisi) We can be certain of God’s love, which never leaves us. At the same time, however, we are called to walk the path […]

“Go, my son, go, I am coming!” (Inner Word) This is a loving yet firm call to continue on our life’s journey and fulfill the mission our Father has entrusted to us. God continually encourages us to press on toward our goal, as the holy Apostle Paul says: “Make the most of the time!” (Col.

“I have deep trust in my dear Father in Heaven that all will be well, and therefore I await all things to come with inner peace.” (Saint Elizabeth of Dijon) These words come from a Carmelite nun known by her religious name, Elizabeth of the Most Holy Trinity. What an enviable state she describes here!

“Bring Me everything that seeks to weigh you down. I am your Father!” (Inner Word) This word expresses in a different way what Jesus tells us in the Gospel: “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Mt 11:28) This refers particularly to the inner state of

“I want to triumph in you, to overcome the powers of evil in your flesh, so that many more may be saved.” (Inner Word) This is a word that can be understood in close harmony with the words of the Apostle to the Gentiles: “In my flesh I complete what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions

“It takes your effort and attention to heed the promptings of the Spirit.” (Inner Word) Yesterday we reflected on a word from Sister Faustina, which taught us that chatter and distractions make it difficult for the Holy Spirit to reach us. Today’s word may serve as a first addition to that. The Holy Spirit wants

“The Holy Spirit does not speak to a distracted, chatty soul. Through His quiet inspirations, He speaks to a focused soul — to a soul that knows how to be silent.” (Sister Faustina Kowalska) Is what Sister Faustina says here surprising? Certainly not! How can the Holy Spirit communicate with us if we are not

“My son, give me your heart, and your eyes will follow my ways” (Antiphon for the Feast of the Sacred Heart). When we accept this invitation from our Father, we literally become “clairvoyant,” because we will then be better able to recognize and follow His ways. If our heart belongs to God, we enter into

“In order to prevail in this battle, it must be an army that strives for holiness.” (Inner Word) This inner word goes back to St. Joan of Arc. She speaks of a “holy army,” even for our time. It likely refers to the “army of the Lamb,” that is, those who follow the Lamb wherever

“Five wise virgins took their lamps and brought jars of oil with them. But in the middle of the night, a cry rang out: ‘Behold, the bridegroom!’” (cf. Mt 25:4b, 6). With these words of Jesus, I conclude the series of reflections that has accompanied the short videos featuring sacred chants by Harpa Dei. It