Everybody loves to get a good deal. Every year we are bombarded with commercials and emails about the savings that will occur on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Many people even take the day off work so they can get as many good deals as possible. But today, I would like to talk about a day that goes above and beyond any deal we could ever imagine-Divine Mercy Sunday. The “savings” on this day will be talked about for all eternity. Jesus said, "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends.” Jesus sacrificed His life so that our sins would not prevent us from entering heaven and having life everlasting. When the heart of Jesus was pierced with a sword, the very depths of His love was poured out over all mankind. Jesus poured out His loving mercy so that we could all be healed. Healed from sin. Healed from desperation and hopelessness. Healed from life’s sorrows. Saved for all eternity.
Why is this the best deal ever? We need only to confess our sins, receive the Eucharist at Mass, and declare our trust in Jesus. In turn, Jesus wipes away all our sins and any associated punishment, generously pours His loving graces over our lives, and purifies our souls for life everlasting. Divine Mercy Sunday is God’s way of opening up wide the door to heaven so everyone can enter. Don’t let this door of opportunity pass you by. Run right through that door and into the loving and merciful arms of the Father. Then hold on tight for the saving of your life.
-Susan
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