Anyone still reading the "Diary --Divine Mercy in My Soul"?

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It’s been awhile since I’ve had any replies to threads on the Diary of St. Faustina which I began re-reading during this “Year of Mercy”. It has brought, and continues to bring “new mercies” from the Lord to me, as I listen to this humble saint share how God worked in her soul. As I mentioned before, I believe some things which the Lord revealed to her were for her personally, but much more was given to her that she might share with all God’s people.

In paragraph 441, which I read yesterday, St. Faustina wrote:
Once the image was being exhibited over the altar during Corpus Christi procession (June 20, 1935). When the priest exposed the Blessed Sacrament, and the choir began to sing, the rays from the image pierced the Sacred Host and spread out all over the world. Then I heard these words: These rays of mercy will pass through you, just as they have passed through this Host, and they will go out through all the world. At these words, profound joy invaded my soul.
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It encourages me to read how God chooses “little ones” that is, humble souls, like St. Faustina, like St. Juan Diego, above all like our Mother Mary through whom He gives His Love-- to share with the world. Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of Mary, Mother of God. She is Mother and Model of the Church. Mary is also the Mother of Mercy.

Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
St. Faustina, little apostle of God’s Mercy, pray for us.
Jesus, we trust in You!
 
I found it difficult to simple read through her diary. There are passages that I so intimately connect with, I “get” Sr. Faustina, I understand her frustrations as I have had the same. So I have had to take reprieves from the diary, now and then. I reached a point once that I could go no further, so I started rereading from the beginning, underlining passages that had those deep kernals of her experiences. That helped me propel past that once difficult point.

I am an Eastern Catholic now, so our liturgical calendar is slightly different. However, I attended the vigil on New Year’s Eve at my home parish, the Circumcision of Christ, then on Jan. 1, Roman Catholic friends took us to attend the Solemnity of Mary. So I can get the best of both. Actually the best of three. I sometimes attend Orthodox vigils at an old-calendar parish. It’s two Christmases, two Theophanies, etc.

I will put Sr. Faustina back on my book rotation. 🙂
 
I own a copy of this diary but never seriously read through it. Hearing that you are reading it during the Year of Mercy makes me want to pick it back up again.

Hopefully I can get something out of it and it will make a nice spiritual discipline for this Year of Mercy.

Chad S
 
St. Faustina’s Diary inspired me to write an entire novel with the theme of God’s mercy (Rain from Heaven under my pen name A.J. Avila).

I’ve read the entire book probably three times, and I still refer to certain passages often, especially ones about difficulties in life. I keep only two books on my nightstand: the Diary and my Bible.
 
I would rather like to read her diary, but I have not quite got round to doing it yet.
 
When I pray the chaplet of divine mercy, after each decade I read a passage from the diary. I am surprised how much of it I have gone through doing it like this!
 
Casilda said:
I found it difficult to simple read through her diary. There are passages that I so intimately connect with, I “get” Sr. Faustina, I understand her frustrations as I have had the same. So I have had to take reprieves from the diary, now and then. I reached a point once that I could go no further, so I started rereading from the beginning, underlining passages that had those deep kernals of her experiences. That helped me propel past that once difficult point.

I am an Eastern Catholic now, so our liturgical calendar is slightly different. However, I attended the vigil on New Year’s Eve at my home parish, the Circumcision of Christ, then on Jan. 1, Roman Catholic friends took us to attend the Solemnity of Mary. So I can get the best of both. Actually the best of three. I sometimes attend Orthodox vigils at an old-calendar parish. It’s two Christmases, two Theophanies, etc.

I will put Sr. Faustina back on my book rotation. 🙂
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Dear Casilda,

Always good to hear from you! Yes, I don’t think I was able to read it straight through the first time I picked it up either, many years ago. For me, it was a matter of needing to go through some experiences myself before I could begin to appreciate what St. Faustina was saying, or understand in any way, what Jesus and Mary were saying to St. Faustina.

Each time I have gone back to read parts of the Diary, or the whole of it as I am doing now, I am so grateful for God’s Infinite Patience and Mercy as He continues to work in my soul. How Good He is! Thanks for your reply, and I hope you will continue to share any insights God gives you from this humble and beautiful saint’s Diary.
 
I read it frequently. Besides the bible and The Story of a Soul, it is my go-to book for meditation. Back in 2006, when I was a Catholic in name only, I had a spiritual experience that totally shattered my world. One of the effects of that was the Holy Spirit guiding me to a spiritual director and to confession. I knew before I could enter back into the Church I needed to confess my sins. So I made a list and went to confession as soon as I was able. I ended up confessing on Divine Mercy Sunday, although I had no idea at the time what that was nor it’s significance. I’m not relating the experience very well but when I ponder it, the whole thing was kind of freaky-scary. I had a similar experience very recently when I went through the Door of Mercy at our local cathedral. It was the only time I felt all my sins completely washed away. I cannot convey the graces that are bestowed upon souls through this devotion. It is very powerful and very real.
 
It’s a good book especially for searching for something particular that may have gone unnoticed.
 
ChadS said:
I own a copy of this diary but never seriously read through it. Hearing that you are reading it during the Year of Mercy makes me want to pick it back up again.

Hopefully I can get something out of it and it will make a nice spiritual discipline for this Year of Mercy.

Chad S
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Dear Chad,

Thanks so much for your reply. So glad to read that you are considering picking up the “Diary” of this humble saint, again. During the time since I began to re-read it, her words have helped me. I believe anyone seeking to learn more about God’s Great Love and Mercy can be touched by how God worked in St. Faustina’s soul.

Not everything she writes may be heard the same way by all of us, for each of us is unique and unrepeatable from God’s Hand, but there are some universal truths that we can hear by God’s grace; and by the power of the Holy Spirit, we can experience God’s Mercy working in our souls too.
 
Kay_Cee said:
St. Faustina’s Diary inspired me to write an entire novel with the theme of God’s mercy (Rain from Heaven under my pen name A.J. Avila).

I’ve read the entire book probably three times, and I still refer to certain passages often, especially ones about difficulties in life. I keep only two books on my nightstand: the Diary and my Bible.
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Dear Kay Cee,

Thanks for your reply. I’ll need to look at your books! Yes, the Bible is first among all my books too.
 
Nozzer said:
I would rather like to read her diary, but I have not quite got round to doing it yet.
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Dear Nozzer,

Thanks for your reply. I hope you will find time to take up the Diary and be blessed by it! 🙂
 
skippykerrie said:
When I pray the chaplet of divine mercy, after each decade I read a passage from the diary. I am surprised how much of it I have gone through doing it like this!
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Dear skippykerrie,

Thanks for your reply. Your method is an interesting one. I am sure the Lord is blessing you as you read the Diary and pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
 
wild_thing said:
I read it frequently. Besides the bible and The Story of a Soul, it is my go-to book for meditation. Back in 2006, when I was a Catholic in name only, I had a spiritual experience that totally shattered my world. One of the effects of that was the Holy Spirit guiding me to a spiritual director and to confession. I knew before I could enter back into the Church I needed to confess my sins. So I made a list and went to confession as soon as I was able. I ended up confessing on Divine Mercy Sunday, although I had no idea at the time what that was nor it’s significance. I’m not relating the experience very well but when I ponder it, the whole thing was kind of freaky-scary. I had a similar experience very recently when I went through the Door of Mercy at our local cathedral. It was the only time I felt all my sins completely washed away. I cannot convey the graces that are bestowed upon souls through this devotion. It is very powerful and very real.
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Dear wild thing,

Thanks so much for sharing your experience of God’s Work in your soul. How Good He is; how Merciful to all who seek Him with a sincere heart! I agree with you – it is a very powerful and very real gift to receive His Merciful Forgiveness, and be cleansed of our sins.
 
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