Easter Wednesday, Divine Mercy Day 6 – The Little Children

In her diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her:


“On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy … On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.”

Today’s intention gives me special hope for my younger children, and in particular for the soul of my stillborn son and for all the souls of the little children who have died in miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion.

I also pray for the children like my granddaughter, who will be growing up in a broken home, and won’t experience the faith in a domestic church setting. I pray that these children have the opportunity to learn their faith from their families as they grow up.

I continue pray for all of the children that have had to give up so much this year, from school, to friends, visiting grandparents, playing sports, celebrating birthdays, and especially, having the chance to go to church!!

To that end, I’d like to remind adults not to condescend and criticize these kids that have lost out on these things, and even older kids and young adults who have missed out on proms and graduations. Sure, if missing out on these things turns out to be the worst thing that ever happens in their lifetimes, that would mean they had very blessed lives. But from their perspective, this might be the worst thing they have ever experienced NOW. This experience will shape them and help them to prepare for whatever is ahead. So commiserate with them and show some sympathy!

Sixth Day

Today bring to Me the Meek and Humble Souls and the Souls of  Little Children,
and immerse them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart. They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels, who will keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. I favor humble souls with My confidence.    

Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father’s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek souls, upon humble souls, and upon little children who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne. Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them: Bless the whole world, that all souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.