Divine Mercy Novena – Day 9: The Souls Who Have Become Lukewarm
Today we complete our novena by praying for the souls who have become lukewarm, asking Jesus to rekindle their faith and love.
Today's Focus: The Souls Who Have Become Lukewarm
On this final day of the Divine Mercy Novena, we pray for the souls who have become lukewarm in their faith. These are souls who have lost their fervor and zeal for God, who have become indifferent or complacent in their spiritual life. We ask Jesus to rekindle their love and to restore their passion for Him.
Prayer for Day 9
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Prayer for Lukewarm Souls:
Most Compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
Fire and ice cannot be joined; either the fire dies, or the ice melts. But by Your mercy, O God, You can make up for all that is lacking. Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls, who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross: Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
Prayer of Thanksgiving:
Jesus, I trust in You. Thank You for these nine days of prayer and for all the graces You have given me. Help me to never become lukewarm in my love for You, but to always burn with zeal for Your glory. Amen.
Reflection for Today
Lukewarmness is a dangerous spiritual condition. It's not that these souls are completely cold or have abandoned God, but they have lost their fervor and zeal. They may still go to Mass, say their prayers, and perform good works, but their hearts are not fully engaged. They have become complacent and indifferent.
Jesus has a special concern for lukewarm souls because He knows that lukewarmness can easily lead to spiritual death. He wants to rekindle their love and restore their passion for Him. Through our prayers, we can help these souls rediscover the fire of God's love and return to a vibrant relationship with Him.
As we complete this novena, let us examine our own hearts. Are we lukewarm in any area of our spiritual life? Do we need Jesus to rekindle our love for Him? Let us ask Him to set our hearts on fire with love for Him and to help us become instruments of His mercy in the world.
Continuing Your Spiritual Journey
Daily Prayer
Continue to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily, especially at 3:00 PM (the Hour of Mercy). This powerful prayer helps us to trust in God's mercy and to become instruments of His mercy.
Divine Mercy Sunday
Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter) with special devotion. Jesus promised extraordinary graces to those who receive Holy Communion on this day.
Show Mercy to Others
Put your devotion into practice by showing mercy to others. Forgive those who have hurt you, help those in need, and be patient and kind to everyone you meet.
Stay Connected
Stay connected to the Church and the sacraments. The Divine Mercy works through the Church and the sacraments to strengthen and guide us in our spiritual journey.
🎉 Congratulations!
You have completed the Divine Mercy Novena!
May the Divine Mercy of Jesus continue to guide you, strengthen you, and fill you with His love. Remember that this is not the end, but the beginning of a deeper relationship with the Divine Mercy. Trust in His guidance and know that He is always with you.
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