Mercy Minutes with Jesus
I always had the good intention of placing the Diary of St. Faustina (my favorite book) on my nightstand and reading a little from it each day. Considering the pile of books on my nightstand, all of which I intended to read from each day, I should have known better than to think that I would actually do it. What a sorry creature I can be! Mercy Minutes, however, would certain assist me, and anyone else, in the endeavor to remind themselves of God’s love and mercy each and every day. And who doesn’t need that?
The book, written by Fr. George W. Kosicki, CSB (an expert on Divine Mercy), is divided into several themes. These include trust/distrust, misery, proclaiming His mercy, striving for sanctity, suffering for souls and many others. For several days, one reads small excerpts from the diary on the given theme. Considering the pain I have recently undergone, I went straight to the theme of misery and read. I was able to find the words of Our Lord, directed towards someone dealing with an immense amount of suffering such as myself, without having to plow through the diary. And for this I am thankful.
I believe this book would be a wonderful resource to those who wish to fulfill the Lord’s request of sharing His mercy with the world. A short read each morning, one is provided with a direction for the day, an area of spreading His mercy on which to concentrate. And what better goal could one have each and every day than that of sharing the mercy of God.
(please forgive my brief and not-as-well-written-as-I-would-like-it-to-be review. In light of recent events, my mind does not focus well right now. I did, however, feel obliged to complete this review as soon as possible).
What I Wish Every Catholic Knew: What a spiritual treasure the diary of St. Faustina is.
What I Wish Every Catholic Would Do: Read the diary and shape one’s life after the words of Our Lord.
This review was written as part of the Catholic book Reviewer program from The Catholic Company. Visit The Catholic Company to find more information on Mercy Minutes with Jesus.
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother: to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
October 14th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Pax Christi.
October 15th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
October 16th, 2009 at 8:59 am
Happy and blessed day.
Fro,
Mujer Latina