The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.
The Resurrection is, without a doubt, the best comeback ever. After facing betrayal, suffering, and death, Jesus rose from the tomb—defying every expectation and rewriting the story of humanity. What seemed like the end was actually a new beginning, a victory over fear, sin, and despair. The Resurrection reminds us that no situation is too hopeless, no failure too final, and no darkness too deep. Just as Jesus rose, we are invited to rise in our own lives—overcoming setbacks, finding courage after loss, and embracing the new life that faith offers. How are you living the Easter season? How are you finding hope knowing God loves you and the best is yet to come?
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Reflection: The Pain of Betrayal
Betrayal is a wound that cuts deeper than most, especially when it comes from someone we trust. Jesus, fully God and fully human, experienced this pain in the most intimate way.
In the quiet of the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Even in His agony, His heart surrendered fully to the Father’s plan.
Not long after, one of His closest friends, Judas Iscariot, approached Him: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him” (Luke 22:47–48). The kiss—a symbol of friendship and love—became the mark of betrayal. Jesus’ response was gentle but resolute, showing mercy and the strength to endure injustice for the sake of the world: “Friend, do what you came for” (Matthew 26:50).
Through His betrayal, Jesus teaches us that pain inflicted by others does not have the final word. God’s love transforms suffering into redemption. Our wounds, even when caused by those we love, can be offered in union with Him, bringing grace not only to ourselves but to the world around us.
Let us pray for the courage to forgive, the strength to endure betrayal, and the humility to follow Christ even when the path is dark and lonely.
When we face our own betrayals in life. We can take comfort in knowing that Jesus was like us in all things but sin. He understands the pain of betrayal because he experienced betrayal too. He understands our betrayal. And he can heal us of our wounds. By his stripes, we were healed.
Scriptures to meditate on:
Psalm 55:12–14 – “For it is not an enemy who taunts me—then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me—then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.”
Luke 22:42 – Jesus submits to the Father’s will
Luke 22:47–48 – The betrayal by Judas
Matthew 26:50 – Jesus faces betrayal with composure and mercy
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The Church is “the pillar and bulwark of truth” (1 Tm 3:15). Jesus Himself founded the Church to be His Body (e.g. Eph 1:22-23), and He gave her the keys of the kingdom of heaven (Mt 16:19). Therefore, the universal Church will always faithfully proclaim the Lord’s will and always rightly interpret His Word.
For two thousand years, the Church throughout the world has authoritatively taught that we should pray for our brothers and sisters in purgatory so that they will be purified as soon as possible and enter heaven. The Church teaches: “From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1032). “Our prayer for them is capable not only of helping them, but also of making their intercession for us effective” (Catechism, 958).
“I say to you who are My friends: Do not be afraid.” —Luke 12:4
God’s grace continues to be lavishly poured out on us to free us to love Him with all our hearts. In that love, we have the power to transform the world. However, Satan tries to block our reception of God’s grace and love. He does this by tempting us to sin, and he manipulates us into sinning in many ways, especially through fear. Therefore, the Lord commands 365 times in the Bible: “Do not be afraid” (see Lk 12:4).
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In the Gospel passage, LUKE 18:35-43, we see Jesus’ mercy toward the blind man as a hallmark of his ministry. But does God heal everyone? And if not why? This is a question I have asked, and many others who read this blog, watch my YouTube Channel and listen to my podcast have asked me over the past 10 years, and many have asked, throughout time. If you are struggling with this question, this reflection may give you an insight into God’s plan.
Below is the story of Jesus healing the blind man.
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar Near Jericho (LUKE 18:35-43)
As he [Jesus} approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When the blind man heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” Then he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Those who were in front sternly ordered the blind man to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Jesus stood still and ordered the blind man to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man said, “Lord, let me see again.” Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.” Immediately the blind man regained his sight and followed Jesus, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.
Jesus comes as healer, savior, inaugurator of the kingdom. He is the embodiment of hope. Jesus wanted to connect human suffering to the very source of life and health. The energy of God pours through Jesus to the needy.
Now back to the question, why doesn’t Jesus simply cure everyone, then? The answer is obviously wrapped up in the mystery of God’s will, but the important point is this: Jesus is healer in many senses, but ultimately in the sense that he heals us from sin and death, not only physical maladies. What appears historically in Jesus is an eschatological anticipation, a hint and foreshadowing of what is coming in God’s time and in God’s way.
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