(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
Some people are called to a unique life of prayer and
solitude within the context of religious life.
In particular, there are those called to the eremitical life or the
cloister. These holy souls are separated
from the world and spend their days in quiet prayer and work. But what value does this life have to the
world? This is an important question to
understand. From a worldly point of
view, they add little to society. They may
be looked upon with curiosity and intrigue, offering inspiration and
admiration, but little more is rarely understood of their life. Never underestimate the incredible value of
these holy vocations. Their life of
hidden prayer and sacrifice brings delight to the Heart of our Lord and is a
constant source of His Mercy in the world.
In fact, without these holy souls, the world would be in grave
danger. Through their lives of prayer
and sacrifice the Lord withholds much of His judgment and issues Mercy in its
place (See Diary #1434).
What is your understanding of the value of the hidden
vocation of religious? Seek to
understand the great value of their vocation.
Look to them for a deepening understanding of the spiritual life and
trust that their prayers are a source of much Mercy in your life. Additionally, reflect upon the fact that you
are called to imitate their lives of prayer to one extent or another. Though you may not be called to the cloister
or to live as a hermit, you are called to a deep interior life of prayer. Allow these holy souls to teach you by their
writings, their witness and their unique vocation. They are an abundant source of Mercy in our
world; seek God’s Mercy through them.
Lord, I thank you for the
gift of those holy souls called to lives of solitude and prayer. Please sanctify them in their vocation and
help them to win many souls for Your Kingdom.
I pray that their witness and vocation will inspire many in an interior
life of prayer. Jesus, I trust in You.
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