The blessing of work

It is through the blessing of work that we forget the thoughts that disturb us, omit bitter affairs.  In serving others, we enrich ourselves. With work, we improve our homes and bring up part of the Earth where Providence put us. Occupying the mind, heart and arms with righteous tasks, we exemplify the true brotherhood [...]

Praying not always rescues us from suffering but it certainly gives us strength to face it.

Praying not always rescues us from suffering but it certainly gives us strength to face it. It does not eliminate our daily problems, however, it clears our mind and makes us find better solutions. It does not free us from having to live with difficult people, but it improves our feelings helping us accept them [...]

It is not licit to halt our minds in order to weigh offenses and dellusions.

… It is not licit to halt our minds in order to weigh offenses and delusions. If our opponents thrive to crash us by means of sarcasms that, striking our faces and hearts, make us fall prey to unbearable moral agony, let us pray in their benefit, asking Jesus to bless them and free them [...]

Do not impose restrictions to the welfare of all, so that Good may really count on you.

Do not waste any time along the many paths of life because the day will have to account for the minutes. Do not forget the power of work. Do not give up learning, knowing that nothing is lost. Do not be hostile to anyone, because hate begins where sympathy ends. Do not try to escape [...]

If you complain

If you complain about the meager resources That sustain your life, Think of the little child Who fell asleep in hunger; Of the jobless friend, Seeing his children breadless; Of the woman who begs for help To take care of her little son who is ill. Think of those who suffer Much more than ourselves. [...]