(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
Everyone is called to holiness and in that holiness is able
to obtain complete happiness. But God
always chooses some for a special mission of holiness, a higher form of
holiness. These souls could be called
“Seraphic Souls.” The classic example is
to compare two glasses of water. One is
large and one is small. They are both
filled to the brim so they are both full.
But one contains more water. So
it is with holiness. Some are given a
special calling to reach a greater height.
All people are to be “full” of the Holy Spirit and, thus, obtain perfect
happiness. But some are invited higher
in a unique way. This is similar to the
Nine Choirs of Angels. The Seraphim are
of the highest order and have as their sole purpose the worship and adoration
of God. The Guardian Angels are of the
lowest order and have as their primary duty the service of man. Each celestial being is perfectly happy and
rejoices in the unique calling of each (See Diary #1556).
Reflect, today, upon this glorious ordering of holiness for
angels and for humanity. At first, it
may not seem fair that some are given a special calling to holiness and even a
special sharing in the sufferings of Christ.
We must all ponder this truth and rejoice in it. And as for those seraphic souls in the world,
and those given a special call to share in Christ’s sufferings, we should seek
them out and seek the wisdom and grace that flows from their lives. God has a good reason for such ordering; it’s
our duty to embrace it with joy and to benefit from their blessed vocation.
Lord, I thank you for Your
perfect wisdom in ordering the holiness of both angels and humanity. Help me to always seek out those seraphic
souls, the special saints, who have reached a glorious level of holiness. Thank You for their witness and thank You for
their freely embraced suffering. May the
world be continually blessed by their lives.
Jesus, I trust in You.
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