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See also: Mercy Sunday
See also: "If your eye should cause you to sin pluck it out" by Fr. John Harris OP
See also: Angel on my Shoulder
See also: Christ Victorious
See also: The Brothers of Mercy
See also: The Sisters of The Merciful Jesus "Part 4"
See also: "The Sisters of The Merciful Jesus" Part 3
See also: "Sisters of The Merciful Jesus" Part 2
See also: "The Sisters of The Merciful Jesus" Part 1
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Celebrating Mercy |
Mercy is something we ought to celebrate more, and the more we celebrate it the more it becomes alive. Sr. Faustina has left us, through her diaries, the Divine Mercy devotions. The Chaplet and other prayers are a celebration. They focus the attention and remind us of the power of mercy and its effects on the world.
When we look at the Scriptures we notice that the stories about mercy are often followed by celebrations and thanksgiving. A great story in the Gospel of this year is the story of the prodigal son. When the Father sees him in the distance he runs and throws his arms around him and welcomes him back. Then follows the celebration. Because of his mercy, the father can let go of his sadness and anger.
When we don't know how to cope Sometimes we do not know what to do or say or how to cope with people who let us down. Ask yourself, what is the merciful thing to do, and you will not go wrong. All round us, there are tribunals and exposures.
We need them, it is true, but do we gloat over the tragedies in the lives of others? Where is the cloak of mercy that we might so wish for ourselves? Think mercy. It may not seem the easiest thing, but it is the right thing.
Jesus proved that. He brought healing to those who appealed to his mercy: Two blind men cried "Take pity on us," and he opened their eyes. Jesus rewards those who acknowledge the mercy of God. He praises their faith. It is faith that recognises the power of mercy. Jesus told Blessed Faustina that having faith in God's mercy brings great graces.
The Eyes of Mercy
When Mary visits Elizabeth, she celebrates God's mercy; in her life. "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord... The Almighty has done great things for me... His mercy is from age to age... He has helped Israel his servant, remembering His mercy."
Mary the Mother of Mercy leads us in our celebrations. When mercy comes alive for us we will, like Mary, recognise its value and its power and it will transform us. Little wonder that we pray in the Hail Holy Queen: "Turn towards us thine eyes of mercy."
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