EMBRACED BY THE LOVE OF JESUS

Divine Appeal Reflection  - 123

Today, consider in Divine Appeal 123: "I well know that you feel unworthy. Do not feel that. Never mind"

When we approach the Blessed Sacrament, feelings of unworthiness can arise, making us hesitant before Jesus' real presence in the tabernacle or monstrance. However, our Adorable Jesus invites us to come as we are, with all our weaknesses. He reminds us that His love shines the brightest in our humility, saying, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (cf. Matthew 11:28). He seeks not perfection but hearts willing to be healed and transformed by His grace. In the stillness of adoration, Jesus beckons us towards Himself, and sends His blessing on our modest attempts to come near Him. Every visit to the Blessed Sacrament is an act of faith in which we permit Him to fortify our trek towards sanctity (holiness). He yearns to heal our shattered selves with love and bestow upon us peace beyond all understanding.

Sr. Anna Ali, exemplifies this trust in His mercy. Jesus revealed to her His deep desire for souls to visit Him often in the Blessed Sacrament, assuring that He is waiting to heal and strengthen us, no matter our shortcomings. Through her life of profound love for the Eucharist, she shows us that acknowledging our unworthiness is the very key to receiving His transformative grace. Frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament allow us to be embraced by Jesus' boundless love. Even in moments of brokenness, He delights in our desire to love Him. He reassures us, “Do not feel that. Never mind,” reminding us that His mercy will always surpass our failures.

Confidently let us answer His call by creating time for frequent adoration. We are invited to come to Jesus, who is always present in the Blessed Sacrament, where we will receive solace, healing, and the fortitude to carry on our journey toward holiness. By trusting in His mercy, as Sr. Anna Ali did, we open ourselves to His healing and transforming grace.

Prayer

Our adorable Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament, we come to You with all our weaknesses and unworthiness. Embrace us with Your healing love and transform our hearts. Help us to trust in Your infinite mercy and to visit You often, finding rest, strength, and peace in Your sacred presence.

Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us