S07 Episode 13: Divine Mercy
Abiding Together
Divine Mercy In this episode we talk about the incredible gift of Divine Mercy! We talk a little bit about St. Faustina and our Lord's revelations to her about his ocean of mercy. We also discuss what a lack of trust looks like and what the stumbling blocks are to trusting in the heart of Jesus. Sister Miriam's one thing - Tacos! Michelle's one thing - The Diary of St. Faustina (links below) Heather's one thing - The Be Not Afraid Conference from Stacey Sumereau Resources: Purchase The Diary of St. Faustina via US Amazon Link, a Canada Amazon link, and a UK Amazon link. (As an Amazon Associate, Abiding Together earns from qualifying Amazon purchases.) Discussion questions: * What struck you from the podcast? * What does a lack of trust look like for you? * Do you trust the Lord with yourself? Do you trust him with the people you love? * Where do you feel difficulty depending or relying on others? * How trustworthy are you? How can you grow in being trustworthy? Journal Questions: * Reflect and journal about this scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8. What does it speak to you personally? * Inviting the Lord to come with you, look at the places where you find it difficult to trust? What lies did you believe that made trust difficult for you? * What new way is Jesus trying to show you? How can you cooperate with him? * What does it mean to say, "Jesus, I trust in You"? Where do you say "Jesus, I trust in You, except…" Quote to Ponder - "There is nothing more man needs than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights to the holiness of God." - St. John Paul II Scripture for Lectio Divina - "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." - Jeremiah 17:7-8