March 7, 1956
Dear Diary,
Today was a sheet of icy white outside, and the roads were like skating rinks—way too slippery for Mass. So, Sister Mary Claire and I stayed snug inside, diving into a powerful reading that really got me thinking.
I keep picturing the beautiful image in my picture book, where Mary is holding little Jesus so tenderly. It’s a picture full of love, just radiating warmth. But then, comparing that to what we read today about how Jesus suffered when he grew up, it's just so heartbreaking. Mary’s hands, which cuddled and cared for Jesus, are a world away from the rough hands that later caused him so much pain, suffering, and eventually death.
It’s really shocking to think about how Jesus went from being so cherished by his mom to being treated so horribly. Those cruel people didn’t see him as Mary did. They were harsh and made him suffer a lot, even though he was the kindest person ever.
It squeezes my heart to think about all Jesus went through, all because he loves us so much. He moved from the warmth of his mom’s loving arms into facing terrible things, all to save us.
Evening Prayer: Dear Jesus, tonight my thoughts are heavy with your story—from being tenderly held by Mary to enduring such harshness and pain. You suffered so much, and you did it all out of love for us. Help me to spread kindness and be brave like you were. Keep us all wrapped in your love, safe from the icy cold outside, and warm in our hearts. Amen.
Love, Kathy
39,949 Visits
No comments:
Post a Comment