Jesus Is So Gentle

Dear Diary,

This morning Sister Mary Claire and I walked down to the mailbox, and Robert picked us up as usual and right on time. Mini came along too, trotting beside us like she belonged to the whole trip. It was a quiet sort of morning, and I felt glad we were going to St. Mary’s.

At morning Mass, Father LeRoy talked about the holy women meeting Jesus on the path after He rose from the dead. They were hurrying along, trembling and full of love, and then all at once Jesus came to meet them. Father said that Jesus was so gentle with them. He did not speak in any hard way at all. He just said, “Fear not,” and let them come close to Him and hold His feet and adore Him.

I kept thinking how good Jesus is. He knows when people are afraid, and He does not pull away from them. He understands weakness and does not scold us for it. Instead, He comes close and gives us the courage we need. That made me feel peaceful inside, because sometimes I feel little and unsure too, and it is a comfort to know Jesus is so kind.

Father LeRoy said that Jesus still says “Fear not” to us now, especially when we stay close to Him in prayer and in Holy Communion. I thought about that for the rest of the day. It seemed to me that if I bring my worries to Jesus and lay them at His feet, then He will help me bear them. He is not only our Lord, but our Friend too.

When we came home, I still had those sweet words in my heart: “Fear not.” I want to remember them whenever I start feeling troubled.

Evening Prayer

Dear Jesus, thank You for being so gentle and good to me. When I feel afraid or weak, please help me remember Your sweet words, “Fear not.” Keep me close to You and teach me to trust You more every day. Amen.

Love,

Kathy