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Archive for 'Hope'

A meditation on the Lord’s Prayer…

Dear readers, over the past few days I have felt called to meditate on the Lord’s prayer in light of the passion of our Lord. May what we ponder bear abundant fruit in our souls.
Our Father who art in heaven…
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” (Luke 23:46)
“Child, I am your loving Abba. Can [...]

I will lead my sheep through the raging waters to the restful waters…

Isaiah 51:11 Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy;they will meet with joy and gladness, sorrow and mourning will flee.
“My child, be consoled. If for a time you suffer trials—even great trials—know that your Lord is the God of all consolation. I have prepared a banquet [...]

Many are blind to the signs; many are blind to their sins…

Wisdom 19:13 And the punishments came upon the sinners only after forewarnings from the violence of the thunderbolts. For they justly suffered for their own misdeeds…
“My child, can anyone be surprised at the consequences that will befall the human race on account of sin? Yet many are blind to the signs; many are blind [...]

It is offered free because only my Son can afford the cost of your salvation…

Luke 1:46-47 And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. . . .”

BVM: “My child, listen to my Son who only wishes that his children would return his love and live with him forever. Sadly, tragically, many today reject his free gift, grossly underestimating the [...]

Lift your mind and heart to pray for souls and for a final outpouring of Divine Mercy over the world.

Matthew 26:45 . . . Behold, the hour is at hand when the Son of Man is to be handed over to sinners.
“My child, prepare! Fast and pray, for the hour is near. Do not be distracted, for even in the midst of your daily duty you can lift your mind and heart to pray [...]

Tell all who will listen about the hope you have found in my mercy…

Ezekiel 3:18 If I say to the wicked man, You shall surely die; and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his wicked conduct so that he may live: that wicked man shall die for his sin, but I will hold you responsible for his death.
“My child, do not take [...]

Your hope does not end in death, but lives in the resurrection…

Micah 7:9 The wrath of the LORD I will endure because I have sinned against him, until he takes up my cause, and establishes my right. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see his justice.
“My child, can you fault God for his wrath? Is not the punishment due for sin a [...]

The powers at work in the world today will not triumph…

Habakkuk 2:14 But the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the LORD’S glory as water covers the sea.
“My child, all around you see discord and violence. The evil one has many servants to do his bidding, and he has duped a good many more. But you, my child, must not be afraid. The [...]

By your prayers and sacrifices bring countless souls into the ocean of my mercy…

Isaiah 13:11 Thus I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their guilt. I will put an end to the pride of the arrogant, the insolence of tyrants I will humble.
“My beloved, the day of the Lord will be terrible indeed! God’s justice against the wickedness of this age will leave [...]

Your Shepherd will be with you even when earthly shepherds are scarce…

Micah 2:12 I will gather you, O Jacob, each and every one, I will assemble all the remnant of Israel; I will group them like a flock in the fold, like a herd in the midst of its corral; they shall not be thrown into panic by men.  With a leader to break the [...]