(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
One motivation we should have for working diligently at
spreading the Mercy of God is the reality of the Communion of Saints. Understanding this eternal communion will
enable us to realize that what we do now we will rejoice in forever in
Heaven. For example, if you go out of
your way to share the Mercy of God with another and this Mercy is received and
affects that soul for the good, this fact will be known and proclaimed for all
eternity as you share Heaven with this person.
Imagine spending your whole life on Earth spreading the Mercy of God as
your greatest passion. And then imagine
spending eternity glorying in the effects of this Mercy in the lives of
countless other saints who are in perfect communion with you in Heaven, some on
account of your holy efforts. Pondering
eternity in this way will motivate you to fervently make it your most central
mission in life to spread God’s Mercy to all whom you meet and in the way our
Lord inspires you (See Diary #1471).
Do you ever think of Heaven?
Spend some time today thinking about this glorious reality that awaits
us. What will you delight in once in
Heaven? Certainly you will delight in
God, but reflect today upon the delight you will have when you see clearly the
effects of the love you have shared with others. These merits of grace will live on
forever. Think about these treasures
that await and try to allow them to become an inspiration to you and a motive
for your work of Mercy.
Lord, I pray that You will
inspire me continually to work diligently at spreading Your works of
Mercy. Use me, dear Lord, and touch many
lives through my efforts. Keep my eyes
on Heaven and help me to make this goal the guiding force and motivation of my
love for others. I give myself to You,
dear Lord. Use me to save souls. Jesus, I trust in You.
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