Pastor's Reflection - April 27, 2025

Embracing the Ocean of Divine Mercy

In her humble obedience and profound love for Christ, St. Faustina Kowalska was chosen to be the Apostle of Divine Mercy for our times. Through her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, the Lord speaks to us still, reminding the world that His mercy is not only abundant—it is unfathomable.

Jesus told St. Faustina, “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy” (Diary, 723). What a radical and liberating message this is! In a world that so often measures worth by perfection, God flips the narrative—inviting the broken, the weary, the fallen to come to Him not with fear, but with trust. Divine Mercy is not earned; it is a gift, flowing from the pierced heart of Christ.

St. Faustina describes God’s mercy as an ocean—vast, deep, and without end. No sin is too great, no failure too final, that it cannot be swallowed up in this ocean of love. But Divine Mercy is not just for our personal consolation; it is also a call to mission. Jesus said, “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36). We are called to extend mercy—in our homes, in our communities, in our churches. This means forgiveness when it's difficult, patience when it's inconvenient, and compassion when it's costly.

In this Easter season, as we bask in the light of the Resurrection, may we draw near to the fountain of mercy that flows from Christ’s side. Let us take refuge in His mercy and become living reflections of it to the world.

As St. Faustina reminds us: “Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy” (Diary, 300). Let us be apostles of that mercy—beginning today.

You’re invited to join us Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 3PM at Sacred Heart Parish for a celebration of Divine Mercy. We will have Adoration, sing the Chaplet and have a brief talk on the importance of Divine Mercy.

Jesus, I trust in You.

in Christ,Fr. James Northrop, Pastor