Day 1 — The Peace of God's Children

The Peace of God's Children

«The knowledge that we are deeply loved children of God will move us powerfully. And as an inseparable dowry of this most precious gift, there comes to the soul the gaudium cum pace, joy and peace» (Blessed Álvaro).

Blessed Álvaro del Portillo's dedication to his mission was rooted in a profound sense of divine filiation, leading him to seek identification with Christ in confident abandonment to the Father's will.

Petition

Grant me, Lord, through the intercession of Blessed Álvaro, the grace to understand ever more deeply that all the baptized are beloved children of God (cf. Eph 5:1), that we are personally loved by our Father God: a Father who sees us, hears us, calls us by name, cares for us (cf. Mt 6:25ff.).

Help me to rest in my Father God with total trust, filled with faith in divine Providence, so that whatever happens, I may always find in Him the serenity, peace and joy of the children of God.