For those who have not read the Diary of St. Faustina, here is a small excerpt where Faustina talks about living in the present moment.
Divine Mercy in My Soul
Diary - Sr. Faustina
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Notebook 1 |
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| 1 | O Eternal Love, You command Your Sacred Image [1] to be painted |
| And reveal to us the inconceivable fount of mercy, You bless whoever approaches Your rays, And a soul all black will turn into snow. O sweet Jesus, it is here [2] You established the throne of Your mercy To bring joy and hope to sinful man. From Your open Heart, as from a pure fount, Flows comfort to a repentant heart and soul. May praise and glory for this Image Never cease to stream from man's soul. May praise of God's mercy pour from every heart, Now, and at every hour, and forever and ever. O My God |
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| 2 | When I look into the future, I am frightened, |
| But why plunge into the future? Only the present moment is precious to me, As the future may never enter my soul at all. It is no longer in my power, To change, correct or add to the past; For neither sages nor prophets could do that. And so, what the past has embraced I must entrust to God. O present moment, you belong to me, whole and entire. I desire to use you as best I can. And although I am weak and small, You grant me the grace of your omnipotence. And so, trusting in Your mercy, I walk through life like a little child, Offering You each day this heart Burning with love for Your greater glory. |
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| + J.M.J. [Jesus, Mary, and Joseph] |
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