Day 28
Mary leads us directly to Divine Mercy — to the Heart of Jesus
Today, Fr. Gaitley continues reflecting on the meaning of entrusting ourselves to Mary by turning our focus toward the heart of Divine Mercy. Drawing on the theology of St. John Paul II, he explains that Divine Mercy is not just an attribute of God — it is His response to evil, His love poured out in the face of sin, suffering, and brokenness.
In a world wounded by violence, pride, and despair, God’s mercy stands as a holy limit — a divine “no” to the reign of evil. His merciful love doesn’t erase suffering, but transforms it, overcomes it, and brings hope where there should only be defeat.
Fr. Gaitley shows us how Mary plays a key role in this victory of mercy. She is the one who leads us directly to Divine Mercy — to the Heart of Jesus, which was pierced for our sake. Mary is not the source of mercy, but she is the most perfect guide to it. Her presence at the Cross, her love in the midst of agony, reveals that mercy is not weak — it is stronger than death.
When we entrust ourselves to Mary, we allow her to lead us into that love. She helps us receive it when we’re too wounded or ashamed to go directly. And she forms our hearts to become vessels of that mercy for others.
Today’s question is this: Will you let Mary bring you to the love that defeats evil — and let that love live in you?
