The Pelianito Journal Blog

Luke 15:4 What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it?
“My beloved, how many, how many, are lost today! My own Mother has come down to rescue the lost but few are turning [...]

Proverbs 17: 1 Better a dry crust with peace than a house full of feasting with strife.
“My child, how few today understand that joy does not come with possessions, but in being possessed by God. St. Clare* understood this well and was filled to overflowing with the goods of heaven. But first she needed to [...]

Matthew 5:23 Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, 24 leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
“My child, so many good deeds are wasted because the heart that [...]

Matthew 5:22 But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment.
“My child, keep a close reign on your emotions. Do not let them tempt you to act rashly. Instead, nail your emotions to the cross of Christ and let the peace of Christ fill you and direct your [...]

Matthew 5:18 Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.
“My child, I came to fulfill the law and it has been fulfilled in me. Therefore, all who follow me and [...]

Matthew 5:16 Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.
“My beloved, it is by grace that you are able and willing to perform good deeds. Therefore keep in mind that to take credit for them is to take glory that does not belong [...]

Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
“My beloved, let your light shine—your true light that originates in me. Learn to distinguish the brilliant, true light from the mere spark that originates in the self. It may seem bright for a time, but its brightness [...]

Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth.
“My child, what do you know about salt?”
It gives flavor, it preserves, it is necessary for life, it is in our blood and in the oceans.
“My child, you too must give flavor to the world. You must preserve life, not destroy it. You must [...]

Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
“My beloved, do not fear persecution, but meet it head-on out of love for me. Ask for strength and courage. Smile. Be at peace. Your God has chosen you and he will honor [...]

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because of me.
“My child, do not fear to be publicly derided because of me. Do not expect to be treated better than I was treated. In fact, rejoice to be so honored. For if [...]