Today is Divine Mercy Sunday and I have been looking forward to it. A very good friend gave me the “Diary of St. Faustina” many years ago. It has only been within the past year that I have started reading it, just a little at a time as there is much to contemplate. St. Faustina had actual conversations with Jesus and from her we have the image of Divine Mercy. In the picture, Jesus is standing, approaching us with one arm extended and the other one near his heart which is emitting white and red rays of light. He invites us to come to Him just as we are, and to accept His love and mercy. I started saying the novena to the Divine Mercy on Good Friday and actually made it all the way through – which is amazing for me. I went to Mass and then to a Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration which included the Chaplet to Divine Mercy. I guess I expected an overwhelming sense of God’s presence, love and mercy. It was peaceful. No thunder or earthquake. Part of me wondered if I had gotten myself all excited for nothing. I guess that is where the trust comes in. Even though I did not experience a huge – something – I trust that my intentions and prayers have been heard and will be answered in due time. Later I spoke to my son who plays music for Mass. He said they sang “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”. I remembered that being one of the favorites when we were involved with youth ministry. After I hung up with him, I put on my Pandora station. That was the first song that played. I smiled and took it as God’s little way of saying that He is here and He is listening.

I Found God today as I learned more about Divine Mercy, prayed, and experienced a “coincidence” that made me smile.