Let us pray for Christians who are victims of persecution, so that they may know how to respond to evil with good.
Thursday, 6 March 2014
Our Lord wants us to be both very human and very divine
Many years ago now, I saw most clearly a truth which
will always be valid: the whole web of society needs to live anew and
spread the eternal truths of the Gospel, since it has departed from
Christian faith and morals. Children of God at the very heart of that
society, of the world, have to let their virtues shine out like lamps in
the darkness.
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Com olhos de eternidade
"As almas santas têm que ser felizes, porque olham os acontecimentos com
uma visão que está por cima das coisas da terra, porque vêem as coisas
com olhos de eternidade."
(http://www.opusdei.pt/art.php?p=21645)
5/3/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others
Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
4/3/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Let us learn to recognize our errors and ask forgiveness
In life we all make many mistakes. Let us learn to recognize our errors and ask forgiveness.
3/3/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): How to live a good marriage?
How to live a good marriage? United to the Lord, who always renews our love and strengthens it to overcome every difficulty.
Sunday, 2 March 2014
May I never become attached to anything
Ask the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and your
Mother, to make you know yourself and weep for all those foul things
that have passed through you, and which, alas, have left such dregs
behind.... And at the same time, without wishing to stop considering all
that, say to him: Jesus, give me a Love that will act like a purifying
fire in which my miserable flesh, my miserable heart, my miserable soul,
my miserable body may be consumed and cleansed of all earthly
wretchedness. And when I have been emptied of myself, fill me with
yourself. May I never become attached to anything here below. May Love
always sustain me. (The Forge, 41)
We cannot stay still. We must keep going ahead toward the goal St Paul marks out: “It is not I who live; it is Christ that lives in me” [2]. This is a high and very noble ambition, this identification with Christ, this holiness. But there is no other way if we are to be consistent with the divine life God has sown in our souls in baptism. To advance we must progress in holiness. Shying away from holiness implies refusing our christian life its natural growth. The fire of God’s love needs to be fed. It must grow each day, gathering strength in our soul; and a fire is maintained by burning more things. If we don’t feed it, it may die. (Christ is passing by, 57-58)
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
Uma só é a lei que governa o universo: a lei do amor
«Uma só é a lei que governa o universo
que é a lei do amor.
Deus, por amor criou,
por amor redimiu
e com leis de amor nos governa.
Olhemos com amor para a vida
e que o amor nos inspire a virtude e o bem.
A vida, olhada com amor, torna-se bela,
porque a vida é uma missão e,
quando nos movemos por amor,
a nossa missão torna-se-nos querida;
o amor sabe elaborar e desenvolver
sempre novas e melhores energias no nosso coração,
por meio das quais tudo se torna fácil e sublime.»
Beata Josefina de Jesus Crucificado | 1894 - 1948
Conselhos 1, 27
Senhor,
como é imprevisível a vida, a energia,
a graça, a força e a virtude
que podes derramar sobre mim
se me dispuser a tudo receber da Tua mão!
Como são imprevisíveis as obras de amor,
do Teu amor,
que saem das mãos de quem assim se entrega!
Mas, para isso, é preciso tornar-me pequeno,
sentir-me indigente,
saber-me incapaz, por mim mesmo,
de qualquer bem.
Abre o meu coração à Tua graça e…
sucederão obras maravilhosas do Teu amor!
(http://orar.carmelitas.pt/)
que é a lei do amor.
Deus, por amor criou,
por amor redimiu
e com leis de amor nos governa.
Olhemos com amor para a vida
e que o amor nos inspire a virtude e o bem.
A vida, olhada com amor, torna-se bela,
porque a vida é uma missão e,
quando nos movemos por amor,
a nossa missão torna-se-nos querida;
o amor sabe elaborar e desenvolver
sempre novas e melhores energias no nosso coração,
por meio das quais tudo se torna fácil e sublime.»
Beata Josefina de Jesus Crucificado | 1894 - 1948
Conselhos 1, 27
Senhor,
como é imprevisível a vida, a energia,
a graça, a força e a virtude
que podes derramar sobre mim
se me dispuser a tudo receber da Tua mão!
Como são imprevisíveis as obras de amor,
do Teu amor,
que saem das mãos de quem assim se entrega!
Mas, para isso, é preciso tornar-me pequeno,
sentir-me indigente,
saber-me incapaz, por mim mesmo,
de qualquer bem.
Abre o meu coração à Tua graça e…
sucederão obras maravilhosas do Teu amor!
(http://orar.carmelitas.pt/)
Saturday, 1 March 2014
He calls each and every one to holiness
We are deeply moved, and our hearts profoundly shaken, when we listen
attentively to that cry of St Paul: ‘This is God’s will for you, your
sanctification’. Today, once again, I set myself this goal and I
also remind you and all mankind: this is God’s Will for us, that we be
saints.
In order to bring peace, genuine peace, to souls; in order to transform the earth and to seek God Our Lord in the world and through the things of the world, personal sanctity is indispensable.
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
In order to bring peace, genuine peace, to souls; in order to transform the earth and to seek God Our Lord in the world and through the things of the world, personal sanctity is indispensable.
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
1/3/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life
Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.
28/2/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): The Eucharist is essential for us
The Eucharist is essential for us: it is Christ who wishes to enter our lives and fill us with his grace.
27/2/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Do not be afraid of fragility!
In a family it is normal to take charge of those who need help. Do not be afraid of fragility!
Thursday, 27 February 2014
25/2/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): We are called to become a living Gospel in the world
All of us who are baptized are missionary disciples. We are called to become a living Gospel in the world.
Monday, 24 February 2014
24/2/2014 Pope Francis (@Pontifex): Our Lady is always close to us
Our Lady is always close to us, especially when we feel the weight of life with all its problems.
Sunday, 23 February 2014
I am with Him in the time of trial
Everything may collapse and fail. Events may turn out contrary to
what was expected and great adversity may come. But nothing is to be
gained by being perturbed. Furthermore, remember the confident prayer of
the prophet: "The Lord is our judge, the Lord gives us our laws, the
Lord is our king; it is He who will save us." Say it devoutly every day,
so that your behaviour may agree with the designs of Providence, which
governs us for our own good. (Furrow, 855)
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
(http://www.opusdei.org.in/sec.php?s=310)
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