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Divine Mercy Novena - Day Three - “Today bring to Me all Devout and Faithful Souls, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. These souls brought me consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were a drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.” The post A Novena to the Divine Mercy – Day Three appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts .

Taking Up Our Cross. . .To Stay with Jesus Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Do I feel “lucky” to carry the cross that God has given me? Seek—Keep the cross of Christ before you at all times. Let it be a reminder of Christ’s forgiveness for you when you feel sorrowful for your sins. Let it be a sign of God’s love for others when you are tempted to judge. Let it be a light that you can share w...

Taking Up Our Cross. . .Be Not Afraid Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Is life a series of “gifts” from God or tragedies? Seek—Encounter the empty tombs of life with the expectation that they are signs of the Risen Christ. Knock—Meditate on 1 John 4:18–19. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and he who fears is not perfected in love....

Taking Up Our Cross. . .In Imitation of Christ Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Am I willing to do small things for Christ? Seek—Volunteer to do a task that no one wants to do, a menial or unpleasant one, all the while uniting yourself with the Passion and death of Jesus. Knock—Meditate on Philippians 2:5–8. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was...

Taking Up Our Cross. . .Be Prepared Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—How well do I prepare for the Eucharist I receive at Mass? Seek——Try to participate fully in the Eucharist each time you are present; if possible, attend daily. Be mindful of what you do at Mass, what you hear and how you respond. Learn more about the Mass. Knock—Meditate on 1 Corinthians 11:27–30. Whoever, therefore, eats...

Taking Up Our Cross. . .To Follow the Lord Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—How often do I trust my own instincts, and how often do I entrust myself to Jesus? Seek—Try to live each day with a resignation to God’s will, accepting each moment with the expectation that God might be breaking through to you. Knock—Meditate on 1 Peter 5:6–9. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God...

Taking Up Our Cross. . .In Reverence Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Do I reverence God? Seek—Find a way to adore God today, be it in the Eucharist or in the secrecy of your room, or anywhere. When you see the shape of the cross, say the prayer that St. Francis instructed his brothers and sisters to say, “We adore you Christ and we praise you present here and in all the Churches throughout...

Taking Up Our Cross. . .In Abandonment Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Do I believe in God’s providential care? Seek—Cry out to God to save you. Realize what it means to say that God is your Savior. Frequently call to mind all that you need to be saved from and have recourse to God who alone can save you. Knock—Meditate on Romans 13:12–14. Let us then cast off the works of darkness and put...

The Cross of Christ Restores. . .Justice Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Do I see myself as a child of God? Seek——Focus on the crucified Christ as you meet him throughout the day. Stand up for your brother or sister, always appealing to the brother or sister who might seek to harm him or her. Knock—Meditate on Micah 2:12–13. I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob, I will gather the remnan...

The Cross of Christ Restores. . .The Dignity of Work Steps to Take as You Follow Christ Ask—Am I doing what God wants me to do? Seek—To pray, to put God first in all things, in every aspect of your life. Ask God to bless your home and your work, making all that you do fruitful. Knock—Meditate on Genesis 2:2–3. And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had done. (. . . )So God blessed t...