Divine Appeal Reflection - 131
Today, consider in Divine Appeal 131: "I pour My tears over mankind. Like a beggar I ask for reparation and consolation."
The imagery of Our Adorable Jesus as a beggar reveals a profound spiritual truth about His humility and enduring love for humanity. Jesus humbles Himself to the lowest position, even though He is the King of kings and the Lord of lords, and asks from us what He most deserves: our love, reverence, and faithfulness. As the Divine Creator who lacks nothing, He presents Himself as a beggar to demonstrate the depth of His desire for our hearts and the immeasurable value He places on our free response to His love. This act of humility calls us to reflect on how deeply Our Adorable Jesus yearns for our affection and commitment.
From His birth in a humble manger to His crucifixion, Jesus continuously demonstrated humility during His earthly life. This same humility extends to His desire for souls, where He, out of love and not weakness, begs for our love, reparation, and consolation. Jesus respects our free will and desires that we come to Him willingly, not by force. We should be moved by His heavenly humility because it demonstrates the extent to which Our Adorable Jesus is willing to go in order to become closer to us and invites us to return the favor by showing true love and devotion.
The image of Jesus as a beggar also reveals the vulnerability of divine love. Though all-powerful, He appeals to us gently, asking rather than demanding our love, reflecting His deep respect for our freedom. He invites us into a relationship of love rather than forced obedience. Yet, this invitation is often neglected or rejected, leaving Jesus as the beggar of souls. His tears and pleas for reparation are not signs of weakness, but of the immense depth of His love for each of us. We are called to respond to Our Adorable Jesus by offering Him our hearts, prayers, and lives as acts of love and reparation for the wounds caused by sin.
Prayer
Our Adorable Jesus, humble and loving, You beg for our hearts in reparation and consolation. We offer You our prayers, sacrifices, and love in response to Your infinite mercy. Help us to embrace humility, turning away from pride and sin, and console Your Real Presence in the Blessed Sacrament with our devotion and surrender.
Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.
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