Remember that God is in us when we are in the state of grace and outside of us, so to speak, when we are in a state of sin; but his angel never abandons us. He is our most sincere and faithful friend when we do not make the mistake of saddening him with our wicked conduct.

( G. Del Ton, Il buon Pastore,p.205)

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Ricordatevi che Dio è in noi, quando siamo in stato di grazia, e fuori, per così dire. di noi quando siamo in stato di peccato; ma il suo angelo non ci abbandona mai…  E’ il nostro amico più sincero e sicuro, quando non abbiamo il torto di rattristarlo con la nostra cattiva condotta.

It is a great grace to be able to serve this good God when youth renders one susceptible to everything. Oh how this offering, by which one offers the first fruits of the tree, is appreciated. And what can restrain you from making a total offering of your entire self to the good God, by deciding, once and for all, to give the wolrd, the devil and the flesh a kick, as our god-parents did for us in a determined   manner when they held us at Baptism?                                                                                                                                                       Perhaps the Lord does not deserve this further sacrifice from you? Leggi tutto »

We must become accustomed to the sufferings which Jesus will be pleased to send us. Jesus, who cannot bear to keep you in a state of affliction at length, will come to help and comfort you, by instilling new courage in your spirit. Leggi tutto »

The Lord points out and calls, but we do not want to see and answer because we prefer our own interests. It also sometimes happens that becauser the voice is always audible, we no longer hear it; but the Lord enlightens and calls. It is man who puts himself in the position of no longer being able to hear. Leggi tutto »

I hate sin! Our country would be fortunate if, as mother of our rights, it would perfect the laws and customs in the light of  honestyand Christian principles. Leggi tutto »

Why is there evil in the world? Listen carefully. There is mother who is embroidering. Her son sitting on a low stool sees her work, but upside down. He sees the knots of  the embroidery; the tangled threads, and says: “Mather, what are you doing? Your work is not at all clear?”. Then the mother lowers the embroidery frame and shows the right side of her work. Each colour is in its place and the variety of threads form a haemonious design. So, we are seeing the reverse side of the embroidery. We are sitting on the low stool. Leggi tutto »