Divine Appeal Reflection -78
Today, consider in Divine Appeal 78: "I have two measures for every soul. First is of Mercy and it has overflowed. The second is of Justice, it is approaching. Pray for more souls, watch and atone." Jesus reveals a timeless reality that reaches the heights of the soul, thus convicting us of the journey of change and conversion. Through her spiritual experiences, St. Faustina Kowalska, a poor Polish nun who went on to become an apostle of Divine Mercy, opened our eyes to the depths of Jesus' love. Jesus says, "Let the greatest sinners place their trust in My mercy. They have the right before others to trust in the abyss of My mercy"(Diary, 1146). This suggests that we are destined for a life of sanctity and virtue, and the culmination will be that special moment when we are face to face with God.
Nevertheless, belief in divine justice does not rob us of the hope of a better future. St. Augustine wrote, "God judged it better to bring good out of evil than to suffer no evil to exist" (The City of God). In His mercy, God gives us a choice for redemption and salvation, calling us to turn away from sin and follow the life of grace He offers us. In our pursuit of embracing Jesus' mercy and preparing for divine justice, two essential practices stand out: frequent confession and daily participation in the Eucharist.
Just as Sr. Anna Ali was an example to others with her passionate devotion for these sacramental practices, so are souls enticed to imitate her. Weekly confession allows us to face up to our sins with a humble heart and experience God's mercy, while daily communion nourishes our souls and deepens our communion with Jesus. Through following these practices, Sr. Anna Ali's example inspires us to become holier and readies our hearts for the divine judgment day filled with hopefulness and trust. May her intercession lead our way on this journey of faith.
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