I often refer to the spiritual writings of my gal-pal, St. Faustina here at hugs n’ blessings. I love her dearly – so much that I have read her personal diary numerous times & named our beloved Golden after her baptized name, Helen Kowalska.

These writings have inspired a large part of my spiritual growth, but there is still so much to learn from her and her experiences with Jesus.

Jesus appeared to St. Faustina between the First and Second World Wars and entrusted his message of mercy to her. Pope St. John Paul II said, in his homily on the occasion of her canonization on April 30, 2000, “Those who remember, who were witnesses and participants in the events of those years and the horrible sufferings they caused for millions of people, know well how necessary was the message of mercy.”

In the face of our current suffering in the world today, may we join our prayers with hers to bring us to the experience of His Divine Mercy.

An excerpt from St. Faustina’s Diary, . Entry (921.)

Jesus speaks to Faustina….

JESUS: My daughter, I am told that there is much simplicity in you, so why do you not tell Me about everything that concerns you, even the smallest details? Tell Me about everything, and know that this will give Me great joy. I answered, “But You know about everything, Lord.” And Jesus replied to me, Yes, I do know; but you should not excuse yourself with the fact that I know, but with childlike simplicity talk to Me about everything, for My ears and heart are inclined towards you, and your words are dear to Me. (921)

Lord, I seek the simplicity of spiritual childhood. May I keep my prayers simple telling you everything especially when problems persist and doubt disturbs. And when my day is done may I fall into your arms as a child seeking warm comfort and care.

hugs n’ blessings for those seeking to Keep It Simple.