Practical devotion of the day: the comfort that comes from prayer

Comfort in tribulations. Under the blows of misfortune, in the bitterness of tears, the worldly swears and blasphemy, the just prays: who gets more comfort? The former despairs and increases the weight that already oppresses him; the faithful turns to Jesus, to Mary, to the patron saint, prays and cries, and in praying he feels a strength, a voice that seems to tell him: I am with you in the tribulation, I will save you ... Christian resignation is a restorative balm. Who gets it for me? Prayer. Haven't you ever tried it?

Comfort in temptations. Although fragile as reeds, in the raging temptation, in fear of falling, have we never felt an inexpressible courage in just invoking Jesus, Joseph and Mary, in kissing the medal, in holding the Crucifix? By praying you become an impregnable fortress to the enemy, says Chrysostom; against the devil he wields the weapon of prayer, adds St. Hilary; and Jesus; Pray and be vigilant so as not to enter into temptation. Remember that.

Comfort in every need. In the many privations, under the weight of one or more crosses, who opens their hearts to the hope that they will cease or turn to good? Isn't it prayer? In fear of losing ourselves for eternity, prayer reassures us, makes us feel: You will be with me in heaven. In fear of Judgment, prayer suggests to us: O you of little faith, why do you doubt? In whatever need, why don't you turn to God first? Isn't prayer the universal remedy?

PRACTICE. - Repeat today: Deus, in adiutorium meum intends.