How to Approach this Lenten Season
How to Approach this Lenten Season
Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one:
This would be my mortification. I did not know that this would be so beneficial to my soul. The benefit is that I am meditating constantly on His sorrowful Passion and so, while I am eating, I am not preoccupied with what I am eating, but am reflecting on my Lord’s death. (618)
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Are you afraid about the state of the country and the world right now? You're not alone in your fear.Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one:"When I was somewhat overcome by the fear … Jesus said to me, ‘… What are you afraid of? If you are with Me, who will dare touch you? Nevertheless, I am very pleased that you confide your fears to Me, My daughter’” (797).
Turn to any page of St. Faustina's Diary, and you'll find spiritual gems. Like this one:When I see that the burden is beyond my strength, I do not consider or analyze it or probe into it, but I run like a child to the Heart of Jesus and say … “You can do all things.” … I keep silent, because I know that Jesus Himself will intervene in the matter, and … instead of tormenting myself, I use that time to love Him. (1033)
In this fourth episode of "Jubilee Journey Through Lent," Fr. Anthony Gramlich, MIC introduces the Spiritual Works of Mercy, highlighting how acts of tough love, instruction, counsel, and comfort can help us open our hearts to others, deepen our faith, and become true instruments of God’s mercy.
