Divine Appeal Reflection - 176
Today, consider in Divine Appeal 176: "I know your misery but My power of grace is greater than that. It is also greater than all the demonic powers. Heed My words. It is for the good of souls. Behold I have poured on to you graces from the ocean of My Mercy. Learn My simplicity and stand firm against the evil one.”
In His Divine Appeal, our Adorable Jesus reminds us that "I know your misery." These statements demonstrate His profound understanding of our troubles and echo the truth contained in the Psalms, which states that the Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit (cf. Ps 34:18) . Jesus looks at our weaknesses with limitless compassion rather than condemnation. His Sacred Heart is tenderly moved by every wound and sorrow we endure. He reminds us that no suffering escapes His notice and that He is always near, ready to comfort and heal. This profound assurance invites us to approach Him with confidence, trusting that His love surpasses all human misery.
Our Adorable Jesus proclaims that His power of grace is greater than any misery or demonic force. This echoes the teaching of St. Paul that where sin abounds, grace abounds even more (cf. Rom 5:20). Jesus’ grace is an unyielding force that triumphs over every sin, temptation, and spiritual assault. The devil seeks to sow despair and separate souls from the mercy of God, but Jesus assures us that His grace is an unconquerable weapon against all evil. Through this promise, He calls us to trust completely in His power, rejecting the lies of the enemy and finding refuge in His infinite mercy.
In this plea, our Adorable Jesus says that He has poured out gifts from the "ocean of My Mercy." The Catholic Church's Catechism tells us that God's mercy is manifested in His faithfulness and patience with us (cf CCC 1847). These blessings are a generous gift intended to restore, strengthen, and sanctify souls. Approaching the Sacraments, particularly Confession and the Eucharist, allows us to immerse ourselves in this limitless ocean of healing and spiritual rebirth. Jesus' words inspire us to express thankfulness by living lives that mirror His mercy, sacrificing our difficulties and sacrifices for the salvation of souls.
Finally, our Adorable Jesus urges us to “learn My simplicity” and “stand firm against the evil one.” Simplicity reflects a heart free from pride and attachments, much like the childlike trust that Jesus highlights as necessary for entering the Kingdom of Heaven (cf. Mt 18:3). To embrace simplicity is to live in humility, seeking only God's will in all circumstances. At the same time, we are called to combat the devil through prayer and the power found in God's Word and Sacraments. According to St. Paul, our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual powers of darkness (cf. Eph 6:12). Through these efforts, our Adorable Jesus teaches us to hold steady in faith, trusting that His grace will see us through any adversity.
Prayer
Our Adorable Jesus, You who know our misery and pour graces from the ocean of Your mercy, strengthen us to stand firm against the evil one. Teach us Your simplicity and fill our hearts with trust in Your love. May we always seek You in humility and faith.
Sr. Anna Ali of the Most Holy Eucharist, intercede for us.
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