Divine Mercy Daily
Reflections from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska
Monday, January 25 Deeds of Mercy The Demand for Deeds of Mercy
My daughter, if I demand through you that people revere My mercy, you should be the first to distinguish yourself by this confidence in My mercy. I demand from you deeds of mercy, which are to arise out of love for Me. You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. You must not shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself from it (Diary, 742).
I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first — by deed, the second — by word, the third— by prayer. In these three degrees is contained the fullness of mercy, and it is an unquestionable proof of love for Me. By this means a soul glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy (Diary, 742).
My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, help me to respond to Your demand for deeds of mercy. Fill me with Your love for my neighbor. Help me then to show my love for You by exercising mercy toward my neighbor in three ways: by deed, by word, and by prayer.
JANUARY 25, 2021 |
"We find rest in those we love, and we provide a resting place for those who love us." – St. Bernard of Clairvaux |
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