Sunday Scripture - Reflection for April 7, 2024

Sunday Scripture - Reflection for April 7, 2024

Photo by Jane Dupuis Labbie

Scripture Reflection: April 7, 2024 – Divine Mercy Sunday
Jn 20:19-31

Happy Divine Mercy Sunday!!!! Today is one of my favorite days of the year. It marks the end of the Divine Mercy Novena. This novena gave me peace last year as I watched the passing of three people whom I loved.

Watching someone pass can be traumatic. As Thomas was human, he could not fathom Jesus being able to overcome his crucifixion. How many of us can be unbelievers like Thomas? We have to see for ourselves before we believe. But just like the wind, we cannot see it but we can feel it.

I have been intrigued with Divine Mercy ever since my mom introduced it to me. I was with my mom and sisters when I told all of them together about my diagnosis. My mom stopped and said let’s pray. She said the Divine Mercy prayer. I can remember her saying “in difficult moments we might not despair – nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will which is love and mercy itself”. This left me speechless.

Our crosses in life can bring us to our knees. It brings us closer to Christ who sacrificed it all for us.

And we should “Give thanks to the Lord for his is good, his love is everlasting. I was hard pressed and was falling, but the Lord helped me. My strength and my courage is the Lord, and he has been my savior.” – Psalm 118

      If I listen closely,
                I will use your words
      If I listen closely,
                I will use your thoughts
      If I listen closely,
                I will use your actions
 
      Lord, give me the words, thoughts and actions that I may help others see You, hear You,
      and love You with all of our hearts.
 
Jane Dupuis Labbie
Roses of Grace, Community  in formation
​Breaux Bridge, LA

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