We are blessed to have this wonderful ministry dedicated to reciprocating the unfathomable mercy that Our Father has shown us. So, what are we going to do about it? I propose we challenge ourselves to memorize, internalize, and realize each Work of Mercy.
To begin, we need to address the importance of prayer. Sounds silly, doesn’t it? Everyone knows prayer is important, right? This ministry is blessed to have some of the most dedicated 24 hour volunteers. From receiving an email to visiting the sick and dying in the wee hours of the morning, our prayer warrior, for that is what we are waging-a war, are amazing and humble people. They are filled with the fire of the Holy Spirit and not a bit timid. These men and women face serious illness and death in the eye and see the joy and promise of eternal life. They ease the mind and soul of those who are called by the Lord to return home. It is truly a beautiful and unique calling from Our Father.
But what of those who do not have the hours or transportation for these more obvious Works of Mercy? These almost invisible individuals are the very foundation of our ministry. It is to them that we can attribute the safety of those who travel to visit the sick and dying. They are our Angels. They travel quietly with us in every moment. From their lips to God’s ears- ensuring we are never alone as we spread the wonderful news of the Mercy that Our Father extends to us poor sinners.
Challenge Number 1:
Spiritual Work of Mercy-Pray for the living and the dead
Intention: We are in dire, even desperate need for priests in this world that threatens to lead our children to perdition. Our Lord spoke to St. Faustina regarding the Chaplet of Divine Mercy:
“Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this Chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy (687).
A calendar was sent out earlier this month to the members of our ministry. Let us pray each day for the priest of the day. They were chosen from neighboring parishes in our diocese. That the Chaplet of Divine Mercy being said in their honor will inspire them with the fire of the Holy Spirit; encourage and console them in this world of conflicting values, and that it and be recommended by them to all poor sinners.
If you are reading this and are not a member, what are you waiting for? We need dedicated prayer warriors to ensure our Works of Mercy are fruitful. We meet at St. Martha’s the last Saturday of the month @ 8:30 A.M. Trust in the Lord, see what he has planned for you!
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