human weakness and limitations. Inspired by the Lord they long for and strive to “be merciful, as the Heavenly Father is merciful”(Lk 6:36). Jesus, Our Merciful Lord is the source, motive, and model for exercising mercy. Just as a nurse brings the lifeline of medication and care to a patient, Jesus brings healing grace from His Merciful Heart and heals the wounds and sufferings of heart, mind, and body. This divine operation is not often visible to the human eye, for it is an operation of God within the soul. The Divine Mercy message, spirituality and forms of devotion guide the Healthcare Professionals to live daily in the spirit of filial trust and fraternal love. Through self-sacrificing service, prayer, sacramental life, frequent reading of Scripture and St. Faustina’s Diary, they will grow spiritually and radiate divine love and mercy to their patients and family members. They will also obtain the Lord’s blessing: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy” (Mt 5:7). They are to remain faithful to Jesus’ command: You are to show mercy to your neighbors always and everywhere. ... I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first by deed, the second by word, the third by prayer. In these three degrees is contained the fullness of mercy and it is an unquestionable proof of love for Me. By this means a soul glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy (742). Becoming the Merciful Presence of Jesus The essence of spiritual nursing is union with Christ. Imbued with His spirit of love and mercy we become His loving presence3, His merciful hands and His 10
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