Divine Mercy: the reflection of April 2, 2020

Where do love and sin meet? They meet in the persecution, in the ridicule and in the wickedness inflicted on our Lord. It was the embodiment of perfect love. The mercy in his heart was infinite. His care and concern for all people was beyond imagination. Yet the soldiers mocked him, laughed at him and tortured him for fun and amusement. In turn, he loved them with perfect love. This is a true encounter of love and sin (See diary 408).

Have you met the sins of others? Have you been treated with spite, harshness and malice? If so, there is an important question to ponder. What was your answer? Did you return insults for insults and injury injuries? Or have you allowed yourself to be like our Divine Lord and face sin with love? Returning love for malice is one of the deepest ways in which we imitate the Savior of the world.

Lord, when I am persecuted and treated with sin, I find myself hurt and angry. Free me from these tendencies so that I can imitate your perfect love. Help me to face all the sins that I meet with the love overflowing from your Divine Heart. Help me to forgive and so be your presence to those who are guilty of much sin. Jesus I believe in you.