Afraid of God?
Afraid of God?
Turn to any page of St. Faustina’s Diary, and you’ll find spiritual gems. Like this one.
Jesus told St. Faustina, "Be not afraid of your Savior, O sinful soul. I make the first move to come to you, for I know that by yourself you are unable to lift yourself to Me. Child, do not run away from your Father; be willing to talk openly with your God of mercy who wants to speak words of pardon and lavish His graces on you. How dear your soul is to Me!” (1485)
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Are you ever afraid for your own physical safety? Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one:When I heard how dangerous it was to be at the gate these days because of revolutionary disturbances and how many evil people have a hatred for convents, I went in and had a talk with the Lord and asked Him to so arrange it that no evil person would dare come to the gate. Then I heard these words: My daughter, the moment you went to the gate I set a Cherub over it to guard it. Be at peace. (1271)
Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one:The abyss of my misery was constantly before my eyes. Every time I entered the chapel … I experienced even worse torments and temptations. … “This is a sign,” [the priest] told me, “that God loves you very much and that He has great confidence in you ...” (77)
Father Anthony reflects on these passages from Matthew as our guide to not get caught up in the anxiety of day-to-day life, but to rely on the providence of God’s mercy.
