Lent with St. Faustina, Day 18

When, on one occasion, my confessor told me to ask the Lord Jesus the meaning of the two rays in the image, I answered, "Very well, I will ask the Lord."

During prayer I heard these words within me: The two rays denote Blood and Water. The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The read ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls . . . 

These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when my agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross.

These rays shield souls from the wrath of My Father. Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him. I desire that the first Sunday after Easter be the Feast of Mercy. (299)

From: Diary of St. Faustina: Divine Mercy in My Soul

A New Painting

A few weeks ago, I was having the strongest desire to paint. It has been ages since I sat down with my watercolors. So, on a Sunday, during the little ones' rest time, I asked my oldest son if he felt like doing some painting, and he and I sat down together and had some creative time - each creating our own works of art. It was fun and this was the result. Hope you like it!

Lent with St. Faustina, Day 17

God made known to me what true love consists in and gave light to me about how, in practice, to give proof of it to Him. True love of God consists in carrying out God's will. To show God our love in what we do, all our actions, even the least, must spring from our love of God. (279)

From: Diary of St. Faustina: Divine Mercy in My Soul

Quilt Block in Honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria

A Quilt Block in Honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria, Virgin and Martyr, is the latest in my Patron Saint Quilt series. For more information and to download the pattern, please visit: Patron Saint Quilts: Quilt Block in Honor of St. Catherine of Alexandria

Lent with St. Faustina, Third Sunday of Lent

I will hide from people's eyes whatever good I am able to do so that God Himself may be my reward. I will be like a tiny violet hidden in the grass, which does not hurt the foot that treads on it, but diffuses its fragrance and, forgetting itself completely, tries to please the person who has crushed it underfoot. This is very difficult for human nature, but God's grace comes to one's aid. (255)

From Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul

Lent with St. Faustina, Day 16

I must never judge anyone, but look at others with leniency and at myself with severity. I must refer everything to God and, in my own eyes, recognize myself for what I am: utter misery and nothingness. In suffering, I must be patient and quiet, knowing that everything passes in time. (253)

Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul

Lent with St. Faustina, Day 15

Jesus, Friend of a lonely heart, You are my haven, You are my peace, You are my salvation, You are my serenity in moments of struggle and amidst an ocean of doubts. You are the bright ray that lights up the path of my life. You are everything to a lonely soul. You understand the soul even though it remains silent. You know our weaknesses, and like a good physician, You comfort and heal, sparing us sufferings - expert that You are. (247)

Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul