Let's look at passages from Saint Faustina's diary that she wrote 84 years ago today. She knew that prayer would sustain her through all of her difficulties and trials. She clearly was fearful of what was unknown in the new year, but she uses two powerful words of faith: boldly and courageously.
Let us in 2021 adopt her spirit of praying and living boldly and courageously. Persevere by praying for God's Goodness, Kindness and Mercy by your side.
J.M.J. Cracow, Pradnik, January 1, 1937.
Jesus, I trust in You.
+ Today, at midnight, I big good-bye to the old year 1936, and welcomed the year 1937. It was with fear and trembling that, in this first hour of the year, I faced this new period of time. Merciful Jesus, with You I go boldly and courageously into conflicts and battles. In your Name, I will accomplish everything and overcome everything. My God, Infinite Goodness, I beg of You, let Your infinite mercy accompany me always and in all things.
As I enter this year, fear of life overwhelms me, but Jesus brings me out of this fear and lets me know what great glory this work of mercy will bring Him.
There are times in life when the soul finds comfort only in profound prayer. Would that souls knew how to persevere in prayer at such times. This is very important.
(Diary entries 859 and 860)
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