(A
Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
Our Church sets before us many teachings that can only be
understood by grace. Some teachings are
about morality, calling us to a life of great virtue. Some teachings are about God, His very being
and essence. Some teachings are about
humanity and bring clarity to who we are.
What’s important to understand is that nothing that the Church teaches
can be fully understood without love.
Love is like a window inserted into a brick wall surrounding the many
truths revealed to us by God. Unless we
find that window and peer through, we are left unaware of all that God wishes
to teach us each day. Love of God and
love of others enables us to quickly make sense of the greatest mysteries of
life. Through love, our minds perceive
and clarify life itself and all that God wishes to reveal to us in faith. Choose to love God and others with a
spiritual, selfless and sacrificial love, and allow that love to become the
source of your understanding in life (See Diary #1123).
What is it that causes you the greatest confusion? Is there some article of faith taught by the
Church that you do not understand? Or
perhaps there is confusion over a relationship you have, not knowing how to
approach it or to resolve some underlying problem. Whatever it is that you find difficult to
“solve,” know that your answer will come only when you choose to love God and
others with a pure love, the love of Mercy.
This is not a selfish love based on your feelings, but is a sacrificial
and selfless love that imitates Jesus and His Cross. Commit to this love and you will quickly and
easily comprehend the mysteries of life.
Lord, please enlighten
me. Help me to realize that pure and
holy love opens the door to the mysteries of life. May I open that door through my love of You,
and discover all that You wish to teach me.
This is a Mercy for which I am eternally grateful. Jesus, I trust in You.
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