Divine Mercy Sunday

Reflection

“As a gift to humanity, which sometimes seems bewildered and overwhelmed by the power of evil, selfishness, and fear, the Risen Lord offers His love that pardons, reconciles, and reopens hearts to love. It is a love that converts hearts and gives peace. How much the world needs to understand and accept Divine Mercy!” –St. John Paul II

Prayer

Merciful God,

We are indeed bewildered and overwhelmed at times by the darkness pervading the world we inhabit. So then today especially, on Divine Mercy Sunday, we ask you to open our hearts so we might be renewed and refreshed by the gift of your mercy. Let mercy transform us and help us to remain steadfast in pursuit of our calling. Together, make us ever more effective agents of your compassionate, healing love to a world in need. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on the meaning of mercy. What does it look like in my life? How do I receive and extend mercy? Recommit to putting mercy into action in the world around me.