(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
If you were married and you were regularly indifferent to
your spouse, this would be a problem.
Indifference means there is a lack of sincere care for the good of the
other. Forgetfulness is a symptom of
indifference in that when one cares little, it’s easy to forget. For example, if you forgot an important
anniversary in your marriage this could be a sign of either a very poor memory
or an uncaring and indifferent heart. If
it is the latter, this brings much hurt to that relationship. One reason this brings much hurt is that the
cause of the hurt is subtle. If one were
to actively do something hurtful, it’s easier to point it out. Indifference is a passive action in that
something is missing. But this passive
action can be just as hurtful, if not more hurtful, than a more obvious
action. So it is with God. When we are passively indifferent to Him and
His Mercy, and when we “forget” to turn to Him day and night, we are bringing
much pain to His Sacred Heart (See Diary #1537).
Examine your conscience today and try to honestly identify
any struggle you have with indifference.
It may not be manifestly clear to you.
You may not even realize this is a sin and the cause of much hurt to
others. But this form of neglect causes
deep wounds over time. Try to make an
honest examen and if you realize that this is your sin, do not hesitate to do
something about it. Renew your care for
those whom God has put in your life, and especially renew your caring heart
toward God and the Mercy He wishes to bestow.
If you are indifferent to the Mercy of God, this wounds His Heart and
does even more damage to you over time.
Lord, I desire to care to
the greatest degree. Help me to be
continually aware of others in my life and to anticipate their needs, lavishing
love upon them. Help me to also be
continually aware of Your Mercy and to never be indifferent to this most sacred
gift. Jesus, I trust in You.
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