(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
It is a common practice for those who are married to renew
their vows from time to time, especially on significant anniversaries. The renewal of vows and promises also takes
place by priests and religious. This
practice is a good and holy one in that we must constantly renew our total
dedication to God in our vocation. But
the renewal of vows and promises to God should go beyond our particular
vocations and enter every universal vocation to holiness. Through Baptism, Confirmation and Holy
Communion you have been given over to God for His service. You are His and He is yours and this mutual
exchange of your hearts must be renewed daily.
In fact, the reception of Holy Communion has this renewal as one of its
goals. Not only do you receive our Lord
into your soul in this precious gift, you also renew your total self-giving to
God through its reception. As you daily
renew your total commitment to our Lord, allow Him to consume every part of
your life as if a blazing fire were consuming a log. Allow your renewal to consume your sin,
weakness, sufferings and even joys. Let
everything in your life be for the glory of God and the manifestation of His
Divine Mercy (See Diary #1369).
Ponder today how often you renew your total commitment to
our Lord and His holy Will. Reflect upon
the image of a blazing fire consuming a log.
See this as an image of what happens when you renew your love of God and
your commitment to Him through your vocation to holiness. Hold nothing back, surrendering all each and
every day. Let God consume you
completely, transforming you into His Mercy.
Lord, I renew, today, the
vows of my Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. I renew the total dedication of my life to
You and surrender all for Your service.
Receive me, Lord, and do with me as You will. I am Yours, Lord, given
without reserve. Jesus, I trust in You.
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