(Jesus told St. Faustina) "My heart overflows with great mercy for souls and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best of Fathers to them and that the blood and water flowed from My heart as from a font overflowing with mercy." Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul (367)
(This quote refers to the graces in the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist. Today, we will examine the first part of the quote and revisit it next week.)
Ashamed and standing just outside the church doors with your head cast down, your heart whispers, "Father, forgive me, for I have sinned." You hear the door open, and as you slowly look up, you notice Jesus standing at the entrance. He takes your hand and gently guides you inside. "Lord, my sins are so many." You then let out a very long sigh.
Jesus continues to hold your hand and says. "They don't have to be a part of you anymore. Give them to Me."
"I'm ashamed to say them out loud."
Jesus places a hand on your chin and slowly raises your head so that your eyes meet His. "Do you trust that all things are possible for Me? Do you trust that I can heal with one word, with one touch? There is no end to My Mercy. I can wash away the ugliest of sins. So tell Me what needs to be healed in your heart, and I will show you the fountain of mercy flowing from Mine."
Slowly, you speak words unveiling dark secrets. You kneel before the Lord, exposed and vulnerable, afraid to meet His gaze again. But again, Jesus lifts your head and says, "Child, I absolve you of all your sins." Then He wraps His arms around you and presses you close to His heart. Mery and love flow through you. You feel beautiful, cleansed, and renewed. Instinctively, you realize this is how you were meant to be: a child whose heart contains God's love and mercy.
-Susan