I have been trying to keep to prayer over what's happening in the world and not give in to anger and despair. It's all I can do to resist wanting those responsible for these attacks on our nation to be struck down-But when I began to pray and turn to the One who can heal us (instead of letting myself go into dark places), the strongest thought that came to me was "Mercy-Pray for My Mercy for everyone."
(I can tell you that this thought did not come from me - I was thinking about lightning and punishments for those directly attacking Christianity and tearing down our traditions -causing massive confusion the world over.)
The more I prayed the more the concept of mercy occurred to me. It wasn't easy at first but this is what I will be praying for from now on-along with the prayers for clergy and other intentions asked for by Our Lady of Good Success.
As much as we might complain about all the confusion, scandals, and general madness in the world,-It must be even worse for priests and nuns who have dedicated their whole lives to our Lord- they are under constant attack-I hope they know that they do matter-Even if it's just people who see them in everyday activities out in public-like shopping at grocery store exc- They are a sign of God's presence in our world. God Bless them.
A final thought- I don't believe it is a coincidence that Mercy is what is needed and that -Thanks be to God for the simple , yet profound, Grace given to the pious families of the victims in the S.C. shootings-That let them be able to pray for God to have His Mercy on the soul of the murderer-It is not coincidence that this happened and that Mercy is what is called for now for all of us.
I have felt the same way regarding letting myself go into those dark places. I have been subscribing to the Divine Mercy Daily message for about 6 months, it has really helped me see how much Our Lord loves us and how hurt He is by mankind’s ingratitude and indifference.
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