Merry Christmas Brothers and Sisters in Christ ✝️

"Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards." (Vladimir Nabokov)

Sometimes, on your journey, you may encounter people who stand in your way for no apparent reason. More often than not, these are people who lack your inner peace and try in every way to take it from you. It is difficult—sometimes extremely difficult—but try to observe the situation objectively, and you will realize that you are rich while they are poor in His Spirit, that you know how to turn your frustrations into growth, while they turn theirs into despair. You know how to dance even in the rain, while they can only provoke it and harbor hate.

Loving those who hate you, your enemies, is by no means easy, but you can try.

Have a blessed day: may the Almighty Lord fill your heart with joy in both the small and great things, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

"In me, time remains like a fragrant red rose: whether today is Friday, tomorrow Saturday, whether most of me is past, and only a little remains, I couldn’t care less." (Nazim Hikmet) Time, as you know, has different speeds: if you're happy it flies, if you're suffering it never seems to pass. Carefully nurture your spirit and its energy, because your perception changes your reality. Focus on the eternal energy within you: hidden in your spirit is the Joy of God that keeps your heart always young and steady at an undefined age. Your curiosity and desire for knowledge remain unchanged even as time passes, making part of you like an eternal child. Pray and always be grateful: for only those who become like children will be given entry into the Kingdom. Have a blessed day: may the Almighty Lord keep your gaze and heart pure and transparent, and may He always bless you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

"But the true travelers depart for the sake of departing; with light hearts, they drift away like balloons, never trying to escape their destiny, and, without knowing why, they always say: Let's go!" (Charles Baudelaire)

Your life’s journey is an important part of God’s plan: however, much depends on your ability and choice to say yes. He places you on a certain path and not another because He knows you have the ability, because He wants you to meet someone, to learn something, to say or do something specific at a certain moment. Nothing happens by chance, and you must do your part. So, like Mary, say your yes with all your heart and let yourself be guided by the wind of His Spirit: let's go! Do not fear, for He is with you, trust, pray, and always be grateful.

Have a blessed day: may the Almighty Lord accompany you on new journeys and always bless you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

"When you wish for a life without difficulties, remember that oaks grow strong with opposing winds and diamonds are formed under pressure" (Peter Marshall). Do you feel tired and low on energy to start the day? Take a moment to reflect on how all the difficulties you've faced so far have shaped your character and your plans. Everything serves God's will. You are important in His plan, and your small action is essential. You are not here by chance but to fulfill a very specific task. Pray and always be grateful for this opportunity. Happy start of the week: may the Love of Almighty God always protect you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

"God has placed within every soul an apostle to guide us along an illuminated path. Yet many seek life from the outside, unaware that it resides within them." (Kahlil Gibran) Do you sometimes compare your situation to others that seem perfect on the surface and wonder why yours is far from it? Remember that His Providence has placed you exactly where you need to be and that everything works together to grow your understanding and improve you. Therefore, seek His courage and His strength within your soul, for the source of His Life is inside you. Pray and always be grateful. Have a blessed day: may the Almighty Lord make your gaze shine with His Light, make His voice heard by your heart, and bless you always in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

"The goal is to leave" (Giuseppe Ungaretti)
Being able to take the first step in a situation or in a relationship is always the most difficult moment because then, once done, the rest comes by itself. To move from the inertia of your comfort zone you need a strong internal push that sometimes just isn't there. Pray and ask the Lord for the strength to begin changing what can be changed and the patience to accept what cannot. Accept His will with confidence, knowing that it is the best for you in any case. Happy day: may the Almighty Lord support you in your beginnings and journeys with His Love and bless you always in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Happiness makes the eyes shine, serenity makes the soul shine." (Fabrizio Caramagna)
The eyes are the mirror of the soul but also the main door through which one can access directly to the heart: out of sight, out of mind. In the book of Proverbs, it says that the master's eye fattens the calf, meaning that attention and care nurture growth. Do not avoid the gaze of those who love you, and do not hide from the gaze of God. It is the Father's gaze that makes you grow abundantly, and the Mother's gaze that shows you the way. You are the light of Their Eyes. Make yourself worthy of it.
Happy start of the week: may the gaze of Almighty God make you grow in His Light in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

"I wish you all the joy you could ever desire." (William Shakespeare)
When you love someone, you only wish for their well-being, regardless of your own. You want them to always be happy, healthy, loved, and at peace. In the same way, God desires these same things for you: He created you, He chose you to be here, He gave you this time and those around you, He loves you immensely. He sacrificed His Son for you. For this reason, make yourself worthy of His Love and receive His gifts with gratitude, with the same joy and serenity with which you approach a wedding feast. Eat, drink, and dance. With your heart and with your spirit.
Have a blessed day: may the Almighty Lord fill you with His Joy and His Peace and always bless you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.