Saying “I love you Jesus” has never been easy for me. I questioned whether I really meant it, especially with all my heart. Sometimes I feel my love could barely fill a thimble. However, that changed with the help of two simple words.
The day before Divine Mercy Sunday, I went to confession. In a reassuring way the priest said, “my daughter.” At that moment I felt Jesus speaking to me in my heart and the light went on within me! “See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God” [1 John 3:1].
It is by faith in our Savior Jesus Christ—God’s love made manifest—that we become children of God. As I left the confessional, I looked at the crucifix above the altar. I said, “I love you Jesus” and it came from my heart! Since that day, saying “I love you Jesus” is no longer difficult. Now when I say it, I ask Jesus to help me love him more!
Love Changes Everything!
Hearing “my daughter” was truly a loving gift that came when I needed it the most. It touched me and made a connection in a way that no other words have done up to now. My perspective has also changed.
No longer do I see prayer as a chore; nor is examining my conscience a drudge; I am not just going through the motions. Even my trials, although difficult, have more of a cleansing effect. “Consider it all joy… when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance” [James 1:2–3].
Perseverance is an act of love. The result: As we persevere in shedding our old selves, turning away from sin, there is more room for our Lord’s loving graces to take hold within us. According to St. Paul, “the benefit that you have leads to sanctification” [Romans 6:22].
Receiving the sacraments, avoiding sin, and practicing virtue, prayer and worship of our Lord are all means of acquiring sanctification. As long as we persevere, regardless of what we may feel or not feel, we will find ourselves being transformed. “Let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” [James 1:4].
Heart to Heart
The Lord works to reach every one of our hearts. Therefore: “May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the endurance of Christ” [2 Thessalonians 3:5]. Through the words “my daughter” the Lord reached me and directed my heart to say: I love you Jesus. May I never turn from God’s love and may I always follow the way, the truth, and the life of Christ.
The Son of the living God came into the world for the sake of our redemption and salvation so that we may be made holy. The merciful and loving graces we receive from Jesus emanate from God the Father. Through Jesus, God gives us the Holy Spirit—the light of Christ.
The gift of the Holy Spirit is increased by the gift of the Holy Eucharist, according to St. Pope John Paul II. The heart of Jesus is in this Most Blessed Sacrament. He offers us his body, blood, soul, and divinity so that we may be one with him and transformed into his goodness. Out of love for our Lord, may we always share this goodness through our daily living. Amen.
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“See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God” I always remind myself of this. It’s not easy because we always live in chaos.
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Well, you were receiving Jesus’ big gift of ‘Feast of My Mercy’, which is complete remission of all sins and punishments, in preparation for Jesus’ Second Coming.
Divine Mercy in My Soul, 965
Jesus looked at me and said, Souls perish in spite of My bitter Passion. I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy. If they will not adore My mercy, they will perish for all eternity. Secretary of My mercy, write, tell souls about this great mercy of Mine, because the awful day, the day of My justice, is near.
Divine Mercy in My Soul, 299-300 (initiated in the year 2000)
I desire that the first Sunday after Easter be the Feast of Mercy. Ask of my faithful servant [Father Sopocko] that, on this day, he tell the whole world of My great mercy; that whoever approaches the Fount of Life on this day will be granted complete remission of sins and punishment
Divine Mercy in My Soul, 1146
Write: before I come as a just Judge, I first open wide the door of My mercy. He who refuses to pass through the door of My mercy must pass through the door of My justice.
Divine Mercy in My Soul, 1396
Oh, if sinners knew My mercy, they would not perish in such great numbers. Tell sinful souls not to be afraid to approach Me; speak to them about My great mercy.
Divine Mercy in My Soul, 429
I heard these words spoken distinctly and forcefully within my soul, You will prepare the world for My final coming.
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