His mercy endures forever. // Psalm 136:1
Accepting the gift of Jesus’ mercy has been something that I’ve struggled with for years, especially after my personal reversion that took place four years ago. I would come in and out of Confession feeling numb. The shame was easier to cling to than the forgiveness.
However, the Redeemer has constantly restored my mind from the lies of the enemy that say that I’m not forgiven. I specifically remember one moment in Eucharistic Adoration when God gently whispered in my heart, You are not your sins; you are My daughter.
During a homily, I heard that one of the most dangerous things we could do was to be resilient towards forgiveness. Not only towards each other, but mostly Jesus’ everlasting mercy.
In today’s Responsorial Psalm, we read, “His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 136:1).
Sister Faustina, a Polish nun, was asked by Jesus to spread the truth about His deep desire for us to receive His forgiveness, His Divine Mercy.
Written in Saint Faustina’s diary, Jesus told her, “Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as a scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout eternity” (notebook 2, section 699).
Friend, He wants to enter your heart. Every part of it. Not only the beautiful parts, but also the areas where we might be afraid for Him to see.
It’s difficult, especially when we are under the heavy weight of our sin, but we have a loving Father Who yearns to lift the weight off our shoulders.
When our souls are cleansed in the Sacrament of Confession, our hearts become closer to Him, and there we are re-rooted to our identities as beloved daughters.
There’s not a single heart that the Lord doesn’t desire to cleanse in His merciful love.
Jesus, we love You and praise You. Thank You for the gift of Your Divine Mercy. Help us to root ourselves in the truth of Your merciful and everlasting love. Amen.
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Bella Rol is a college student from Monterey, CA. She is studying Early Childhood Education as she pursues her dream of working with children and one day having her own to care for. In the meantime, she is the big sister to three younger brothers. In her free time she is usually found with her sketchbook and art supplies as she doodles away.
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