(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
Saint Faustina was asked to have an image of Jesus painted
with rays of Mercy flowing from His Heart.
She did so and Jesus affirmed to her that many souls would be drawn to
Him through this image. It’s interesting
to think about the importance that Jesus and Saint Faustina gave to this
image. Indeed it speaks volumes regarding
the Mercy flowing radiantly from His wounded Heart. It’s also insightful to think about this in a
more general way, namely, that a sacred image of any sort can become a source
of Mercy. But the reason for this is
that sacred art speaks a language. It
communicates the Gospel message and meditating upon a sacred image opens your
heart to hear God speak in a new way (See Diary #1379).
Reflect upon the Gospel images that you have in your
home. Do you have many or very few? Do not shy away from filling your home with
sacred images reflecting the message of the Gospel. Additionally, it is important to spend time
in prayer with these images. Take a
moment today to find the image of Divine Mercy that our Lord asked Saint
Faustina to have painted. Spend quiet
time looking at it and “listening” to it.
What does God say to you through this image? He will certainly speak the fundamental
message of His Mercy in that the rays of blood and water shine forth from His
wounded Heart in a radiant way. These rays
cover the Earth and shine on you day and night.
But what else does God say to you through this image? Spending time prayerfully gazing upon this
image and others will allow you to hear God speak of the mysteries of His love.
Lord, I know that any
representation of You is but a drop of water compared to the reality. Help me in my prayer to be drawn into the
reality of Your perfect love and Mercy as I meditate upon the sacredness that
holy images represent. May I meet You,
dear Lord, through these treasures of art and grace. Jesus, I trust in You.
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