Once I was in the car, I let my heart have its way, and I, too, cried like a baby, for joy that God was granting our family so many graces, and I became steeped in a prayer of thanksgiving.

By evening I was already in Warsaw. Firstly, I greeted the Lord of the house [Jesus in the Eucharist], and then I went to greet the whole community.

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"Jesus wept." (John 16:22)

Reflection:  If we love someone deeply in this life, it will cause a deep sadness when we have to be parted from them. Saint Faustina, and even Jesus Himself, experienced such sorrow. They also show us how to turn very deeply to God in prayer at such a moment. May we learn to do the same.
 
Jesus, You wept at the death of Your friend Lazarus. Saint Faustina cried like a baby when she had to leave her family. I pray in this moment for anyone who is suffering the deep sorrow of having to say goodbye to someone they love. It is a mark of the depth of love to have such sorrow, and You Yourself felt it in this life. Help anyone under the weight of such sorrow to lean on You in prayer. Be with them this day and in this moment and bring Your Light into their darkness.
 

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Jesus, I trust in You!
 

 

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Saint Faustina, pray for us!!!
 

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