Hour by Hour: His Faithfulness in Adoration
As I made my way to the adoration chapel to take my first official hour, different things crossed my mind. Besides wondering if I would be able to stay awake the entire hour (which I think my excitement was greater than my tiredness at this point!), I began to think of the history of our...
Let Us Begin Again: Trusting in the Father’s Love
As I reflect on Michael Gaitley’s 33 Days to Merciful Love and my recent consecration to Divine Mercy, I am awed and overwhelmed by the incredible mercy of God. Jesus greatly desires to pour out His love and His mercy on us and give us the grace we need to become great saints. Jesus thirsts...
Mercy Seeks the Lowest Place
Our Lord revealed to St. Faustina that the greatest obstacle to Divine Mercy is not grave sin. This is because there are no sins grave enough or numerous enough to ever stand a chance against God’s infinite mercy, which is His burning thirst for each one of us and His desire to come for us...
Consecration to Merciful Love
Leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday, our first-year novices have been preparing to make an Offering to Merciful Love guided by the spirituality and writings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and Fr. Michael Gaitley’s book, 33 Days to Merciful Love. Reflection by Sister Mary Amata: Throughout this 33 Days to Merciful Love journey, I have...