On October 1, 2019, we were on pilgrimage in Poland. In the days prior, we had visited Częstochowa, Niepokalanów, Warsaw and Krakow. Sites famous for Saints, Maximillian Kolbe (Auschwitz ugh), John Paul II (Wadowice) and so much more. For me, my desires were around seeing sites of St. Faustina. She had played a huge part in my faith journey over the prior several years stating that night in the ICU beside my daughter, fallen in faith.
The culmination of the pilgrimage was our visit to the Basilica of Divine Mercy in Krakow and our visit to St. Faustina’s church and resting place. I had offered prayers at every location for the miraculous healing of my daughter. I knew our Lady had heard me and now was time to bring the prayers to St. Faustina and Divine Mercy.
I knelt, face down before her tomb and begged her intercessions for healing of my daughter. That’s when I heard Jesus speaking to me. In answer to my prayer, He said, “Do you trust Me, My son?” Stunned to hear His voice, I looked up suddenly. My gaze fell upon the Image of the Merciful Jesus (the Divine Mercy image) hanging above. But, more specifically, upon the words, “Jezu, Ufam Tobie” (Jesus, I trust in You). And, I knew I had my answer. It was about trusting His love and mercy. Period. I did and do.
I stood to step away, when I heard a female voice say, “Edward, will you allow me to be your patroness?” (Edwardzie, czy pozwolisz mi być twoją patronką?). I knew instantly this was St. Faustina asking. Without hesitation, I responded, “yes”. I think I’ve felt that since we first met anyhow. Now she was asking me to be her student. Next, I heard St. Faustina say, ‘follow me in my mission as a missionary of Divine Mercy.” I could feel the confirmation of God in this request.
Tomorrow marks 4 years from that invitation. I have nit achieved much more in this mission than to continue to be a student. I try to spread the message of Mercy. It was just over two months later that The Road of Faith was born as another outlet. I pray that just one soul find my message and be changed. To find God’s Mercy is the greatest of treasures.
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Beautiful!
Thanks be to God!