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From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

Do not fear, My little child, you are not alone

“Do not fear, My little child, you are not alone. Fight bravely, because My arm is supporting you; fight for the salvation of souls, exhorting them to trust in My mercy, as that is your task in this life and in the life to come". After these words, I received a deeper understanding of divine mercy. Only that soul who wants it will be damned, for God condemns no one.”
(Diary 1452)

(Words in bold font are Jesus speaking to St. Faustina)
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

When a soul sees and realises the gravity of its sins

“When a soul sees and realises the gravity of its sins, when the whole abyss of the misery into which it immersed itself is displayed before its eyes, let it not despair, but with trust let it throw itself into the arms of My mercy, as a child into the arms of its beloved mother. These souls have a right of priority to My compassionate Heart, they have first access to My mercy”. (Diary 1541)

(Words in bold font are Jesus speaking to St. Faustina)
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

O Jesus, I long for the salvation of immortal souls

O Jesus, I long for the salvation of immortal souls. It is in sacrifice that my heart will find free expression, in sacrifice which no one will suspect. I will burn and be consumed unseen in the holy flames of the love of God. The presence of God will help my sacrifice to be perfect and pure. (Diary 235)
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

These souls have been saved

Seeing that so many souls have been granted divine mercy these days, I regard as nothing even the greatest suffering and toil, even if they were to continue till the end of the world; for they will come to an end, while these souls have been saved from torments that are without end. (Diary 421)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

EXPERIENCED IN BATTLE

Meditation:

Jesus, Savior, who have deigned to come into my heart, drive away these distractions which are keeping me from talking to You.

Jesus answered me, I want you to become like a knight experienced in battle, who can give orders to others amid the exploding shells. In the same way, My child, you should know how to master yourself amid the greatest difficulties, and let nothing drive you away from Me, not even your falls (Diary, 1823).

My Prayer Response:

Lord Jesus, Your coming into my heart by Holy Communion strengthens me to enter into the battle of promoting Your message of The Divine Mercy. Help me to become experienced in battle. May I always be faithful to You.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
This devotion is so beautiful.

I love how Jesus told Faustina that he cannot punish EVEN THE GREATEST SINNER, if that sinner appeals to His Compassion.

! That is so wonderful!

Thanks for starting this thread, grateful.
 
patricius79 said:
This devotion is so beautiful.

I love how Jesus told Faustina that he cannot punish EVEN THE GREATEST SINNER, if that sinner appeals to His Compassion.

! That is so wonderful!

Thanks for starting this thread, grateful.
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You’re most welcome, Patricius!
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

Exteriorly no one will notice my sacrifice

Oh, what joy it is to empty myself for the sake of immortal souls! I know that the grain of wheat must be destroyed and ground between millstones in order to become food. In the same way, I must become destroyed in order to be useful to the Church and souls, even though exteriorly no one will notice my sacrifice. (Diary 641)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

**THE LORD’S EXHORTATION **

Meditation:

Know this, My daughter: if you strive for perfection you will sanctify many souls; and if you do not strive for sanctity, by the same token, many souls will remain imperfect. Know that their perfection will depend on your perfection, and the greater part of the responsibility for these souls will fall on you (Diary, 1165).

My Prayer Response:

Thank you, St. Faustina, for listening to and obeying the Lord by striving for great sanctity. May I and all the readers of this exhortation of the Lord follow your example of striving for great sanctity. Lord, give us the grace to be saints like St. Faustina.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

**THE FIRM RESOLUTION **

Meditation:

**This firm resolution to become a saint is extremely pleasing to Me. I bless your efforts and will give you opportunities to sanctify yourself. Be watchful that you lose no opportunity that My providence offers you for sanctification (**Diary, 1361).

My Prayer Response:

Lord, bless my efforts to become a saint and so please You. May I take advantage of the opportunities You give me to grow in sanctity. Help me to be watchful for every opportunity.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

**CALLED TO HUMILITY **

Meditation:

If you do not succeed in taking advantage of an opportunity, do not lose your peace, but humble yourself profoundly before Me and, with great trust, immerse yourself completely in My mercy. In this way, you gain more than you have lost, because more favor is granted to a humble soul than the soul itself asks for . . . (Diary, 1361).

My Prayer Response:

Lord Jesus, help me to remain in peace, even when I struggle. May I rejoice in my humiliation and turn to Your mercy with even greater trust. May I give You thanks for Your mercy.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

IT IS ALL GRACE

Meditation:

I have noticed that, from the very moment I entered the convent, I have been charged with one thing; namely, that I am a saint. But this word was always used scoffingly. At first, this hurt me very much, but when I had risen above it, I paid no attention to it. However, when on one occasion a certain person [perhaps Father Sopocko] suffered because of my sanctity, I was very pained that, because of me, others can experience some unpleasantness. And I began to complain to the Lord Jesus, asking why this should be so, and the Lord answered me**, Are you sad because of this? Of course, you are a saint. Soon I Myself will make this manifest in you, and they will pronounce the same word, saint, only this time it will be with love **(Diary, 1571).

My Prayer Response:
Lord Jesus, help me not to be ashamed of my striving for sanctity. Sanctity is all Your gift; it is all grace. Remind me that sanctity is not a private love affair with You, Lord—You have called all of us to “be holy, because I am holy” (1 Pet 1:16; Lev
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

JESUS ARRANGES THE CIRCUMSTANCES:

Meditation

My daughter, I desire that your heart be formed after the model of My merciful Heart. You must be completely imbued with My mercy (Diary, 167).

**My daughter, I am preparing many graces for you, which you will receive during this retreat which you will begin tomorrow. **I answered, “Jesus, the retreat has already begun, and I am not supposed to go.” And He said to me, Get ready for it, because you will begin the retreat tomorrow. And as for your departure, I will arrange that with the superiors (Diary, 167).

My Prayer Response:

Lord Jesus, I desire to model my heart after Your Merciful Heart—so I ask You to form my heart. As you arranged the retreat for St. Faustina, so arrange the circumstances in my life in order to accomplish Your work within me. Lord Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like Yours that I may be infused with Your mercy.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

THE GIFT OF PROFOUND PEACE

Meditation:

My conversation with the Lord Jesus before the retreat. Jesus told me that this retreat would be a little different from others. You shall strive to maintain a profound peace in respect to your communings with Me. I will remove all doubts in this regard. I know that you are at peace now as I speak to you, but the moment I stop talking you will start looking for doubts. But I want you to know that I will affirm your soul to such a degree that even if you wanted to be troubled, it will not be within your power (Diary, 169).

My Prayer Response:

Lord Jesus, I love the way You described Your gift of peace to St. Faustina. I would love to receive that kind of peace! So I ask You: Fill me with Your peace that I may be at peace.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

YOU ARE SOVEREIGN

Meditation:

During this retreat, I Myself will direct your soul. I want to confirm you in peace and love. And so, the first few days passed by. On the fourth day, doubts began to trouble me: Is not this tranquillity of mine false? Then I heard these words, My daughter, imagine that you are the sovereign of all the world and have the power to dispose of all things according to your good pleasure. You have the power to do all the good you want, and suddenly a little child knocks on your door, all trembling and in tears and, trusting in your kindness, asks for a piece of bread lest he die of starvation. What would you do for this child? Answer Me, My daughter. And I said, “Jesus, I would give the child all it asked and a thousand times more” (Diary, 229).

My Prayer Response:

Lord Jesus, thank You for directing our souls in times of retreat and prayer. Since You are sovereign over the whole world, direct our prayer and lives according to Your will. Thank You for Your astounding goodness to us in our need.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

I have never sought God in some far-off place

My heart is a living tabernacle in which the living Host is reserved. I have never sought God in some far-off place, but within myself. It is in the depths of my own being that I commune with my God. (Diary 1302)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

CONFIRMED IN LOVE

Meditation:

In this retreat I am giving you, not only peace, but also such a disposition of soul that even if you wanted to experience uneasiness you could not do so. My love has taken possession of your soul, and I want you to be confirmed in it. Bring your ear close to My Heart, forget everything else, and meditate upon My wondrous mercy. My love will give you the strength and courage you need in these matters (Diary, 229).

My Prayer Response:

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for Your gift of peace. Take possession of my heart with Your love. Help me to meditate on Your wondrous mercy that gives me strength and courage.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
Reflections from the Diary of St. Faustina
from The Divine Mercy Daily
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception and St. Joseph Communications.

THIS GRACE IS BEING GIVEN

Meditation:

A few weeks before I was told about the probation, I entered the chapel for a moment and Jesus said to me, At this very moment the superiors are deciding which sisters are going to take perpetual vows. Not all of them will be granted this grace, but this is their own fault. He who does not take advantage of small graces will not receive great ones. But to you, My child, this grace is being given (Diary, 165).

My Prayer Response:

Lord Jesus, may we, like St. Faustina, take advantage of small graces. Help us to be faithful in receiving Your graces with thanksgiving and sharing them with others.
(Diary pages with bolded words are Jesus speaking.)
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

DO NOT BE AFRAID OFGOD

Transform me into Yourself, O Jesus, that I may be a living sacrifice and pleasing to You. I desire to atone at each moment for poor sinners. The sacrifice of my spirit is hidden under the veil of the body; the human eye does not perceive it, and for that reason it is pure and pleasing to You. Souls, do not be afraid of God, but trust in Him, for He is good, and His mercy is everlasting. (Diary 908)
 
From Divine Mercy Apostolate, Ireland:

THE THIRD HOUR

“I remind you, My daughter, that as often as you hear the clock strike the third hour, immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it; invoke its omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners; for at that moment mercy was opened wide for every soul”.
(Diary 1572)

(Words of Jesus to St. Faustina)
 
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