The Father gave up his boy for the salvation of the world, although many people do not see the price paid for them," said Fr. Archbishop Arkadius Okraj in the homily during the Holy Mass, which was celebrated in the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in Toruń on Sunday of Mercy. Referring to the image of Jesus, the merciful minister besides emphasized that Christ shows his wounds to heal us.
In his homily, Fr. Bishop Arkadius pointed out that the image frequently speaks more to the contemporary man than the word. Therefore, he stopped over the image of Jesus the Merciful, who became 1 of the most recognizable images in the world. Regardless of latitude, it can be found in churches around the world. This image shows in a peculiar way the essence of God's mercy--"Christ, who comes in spite of the closed doors of the human heart, as he came to the apostles after the resurrection," he noted.
Jesus ’ wounds are central to this image. The bishop asked: why does Christ show them? The answer leads to the deep fact about man, his fear of revealing his own wounds. People are frequently afraid to talk about their problems, their injuries, their sins or their loneliness. However, Jesus shows his wounds as an invitation to man to usage his healing power, able to heal what is hurt," he said.
The faithful, along with the community of Faustinum, prayed the Crown to Divine Mercy during the service preceding Holy Mass. many believers experienced this day in a spirit of concentration and prayer, responding to the call of St. Faustyna Kowalska, who encouraged us to address God with assurance on this peculiar day of grace. According to her message, this is simply a time erstwhile the "instances of mercy" are opened and the wellness of God's graces is poured out into the world.
APW, KAI
