Blog Post 6/08/2023 – God’s Work and God’s Mercy

God’s Work and God’s Mercy

 

The simple, mundane tasks of being a parent, of being a member of a family, of being a friend, of being a part of a parish, is the very "work" of God ….  The "work" of God is not measured in effectiveness or efficiency; the hallmark of God's work is the compassion and love, the justice and healing that inspire and compel that work. 

The simplest act of kindness and charity … is … the very work of Christ; the most hidden and unseen acts of kindness will be exalted by Christ in the kingdom of his Father.  The hard work of being a Christian is filled with sadness and with joy!

The sadness we encounter points us to Christ’s wounds and we know that (one day) they will be turned into joy.  The joy we experience gives us a glimpse of Life in Heaven.  God’s Divine Mercy is freely given, but we must seek it.

Divine Mercy is contained in unconditional forgiveness and unconditional love.  Pope Francis in his book, The Name of God is Mercy, wrote “Mercy is the divine attitude which embraces, it is God’s giving himself to us, accepting us, and bowing to forgive.” (pp. 7,8)

Today bend your will to God’s and enjoy your day.

 

May God Be Praised.