Divine Mercy is
Life-changing. Profound.
Dynamic.
Beautiful.
Powerful. I am a pilgrim of mercy.
Mercy is a divine symphony composed of four transformative movements. These movements unfold in a way that mirrors our journey through life. The first movement, becoming aware of your need for mercy. The first movement begins with an awakening, a recognition of your profound need for mercy. This awareness often arises from moments of failure, loss, or vulnerability when the illusion of self-sufficiency fades away. You see your flaws, your limitations, and your sins, and you see them with clarity. And the weight of imperfection becomes undeniable. This realization is humbling, but it is also essential to our transformation. Becoming aware of your need for mercy is itself a great grace. The second movement, opening your heart to mercy. The second movement invites you to receive what you cannot earn, God's unmerited mercy. This step requires vulnerability, trust, and an open heart. Experiencing mercy is unlike anything else. It is deeply personal and yet universally transformative. In this moment, God's love washes over you, revealing that you are cherished. Mercy convinces you that you are more than the worst thing you have ever done. More than everything and anything you have ever done. Mercy is no longer an abstract concept, but a lived reality. It breaks the chains of guilt and shame, freeing you to see yourself as God sees you. Loved and redeemable.
The third movement, being transformed by mercy. The third movement is the most profound. Mercy does not merely comfort. It transforms. As it takes root in your heart, it begins to reshape your thoughts, desires, and actions. You're no longer defined by your past failures or limitations, but by the grace that now flows through you. Mercy softens the hard edges of bitterness and self-condemnation filling you with compassion, humility, and gratitude. This inner transformation is a testimony to the power of God's love, which makes all things new. The fourth movement, becoming a pilgrim of mercy. The final movement is the crescendo, the point where mercy flows outward. Having received God's abundant mercy and having been transformed by His mercy, you become a pilgrim of mercy, sharing it with all those who cross your path. You forgive others as you have been forgiven. You extend compassion to those in need and embody kindness and hope. This isn't just a random act of kindness it's a calling to participate in God's work of Restoration. These four movements aren't linear. They aren't one and done. It's a lifelong process, a recurring cycle. Each time we work our way through the cycle, we grow in virtue and character. The journey for a pilgrim of mercy continues. If you would like a deeper understanding of these four movements, I encourage you to find when and how they occurred in the lives of your favorite saints. These four movements create a symphony of mercy that has the power to animate our lives, our families, our communities, and indeed, the whole world. This spiritual pilgrimage was designed to inspire you to explore and embrace these four movements. I hope as we journey toward our consecration to divine mercy, you're able to identify your need for mercy, open your heart to mercy, be transformed by mercy, and become a pilgrim of mercy.
Some people have been wondering, what is a consecration? Consecration is to devote yourself to God and make yourself 100% available to carry out His will on this earth. It is an act of unconditional surrender to God. Through the act of consecration, we dedicate ourselves abundantly, wholeheartedly, and completely to the will of God. Surrender our distractions and selfishness and promise to faithfully respond to God's grace in our lives. In the book of Exodus, after the incident with the golden calf, Moses realizes that the people had lost their way. So he called the people together and said, "Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord, that He may bestow upon you a blessing this day." In the first book of Chronicles, after God chose his son Solomon to lead, David gave everything he had over to God and the people of Israel. And then he asked, "Who else among you will contribute generously and consecrate themselves to the Lord this day?"
In the book of Joshua, God's chosen people entered the promised land after wandering in the desert for 40 years. Joshua asked the priest to carry the Ark of the Covenant before the people and said, "Consecrate yourselves to the Lord. For tomorrow, he will do wonders among you." 33 Days to Divine Mercy is a spiritual pilgrimage designed to lead you into a profound encounter with God's mercy. How many people do you know who have stopped going to Mass? It's sad, isn't it? So many people don't go to Mass anymore. And they aren't strangers. It's our family and friends very often. And the tragic part, they have no idea what they're missing out on. We want to change that at Dynamic Catholic. This year, we are focused on finishing a groundbreaking learning system that will transform the way people experience the mass forever. And we need your help to make this dream a reality.
So please click the button below, choose your welcome gifts, and become a Dynamic Catholic ambassador today. If you're already an ambassador, increase your gift today, and we will send you these exciting new gifts too. Have a great day and remember, Be Bold, Be Catholic.
Eternal God.
In whom mercy is endless.
And the treasury of compassion and inexhaustible.
Look kindly upon us.
And increase your mercy in us.
That in difficult moments, we might not despair, nor become despondent.
But with great confidence, submit ourselves to your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
See you tomorrow.
Thank you, Ambassadors.
You are changing the world.
Have a great day. Have a great day.
Have a great day!
Hey, Ralph, one of the best ways to be a pilgrim of mercy is to collaborate with God to create holy moments. So I figured while we have a couple of minutes, you could inspire our audience. So tell me, what is today's Holy Moment challenge?
Let's see. It is spend 10 minutes in the classroom of silence.