Divine Mercy rays affect the health - Fr. Seraphim

Manila, PHILIPPINES, January 17, 2017 - Fr. Seraphim Michalencko of the Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary shared his reflections on the church as servant and witness of God’s mercy.

Speaking before a huge crowd of delegates representing some 60 countries, Fr. Seraphim reflected on the rays that emanated from Jesus’ heart that enrich the church.

According to Michalencko, the rays also affect the health of the body.

“It is an act of faith; everything that we need for our right to life, for a good death, and salvation in terms of health and well being in every aspect of life.”

“The white rays symbolize the life-giving oxygen to the body while the red one gives life to the soul,”  explained Fr. Seraphim.

"The sacraments of baptism, reconciliation and anointing of the sick are symbolized by the white rays while the Holy Eucharist is symbolized by the red rays, giving the life to the soul."

According to Fr. Seraphim, the rays represent the coming forth of mother church.  "As we venerate the image we allow the image to work in us."

Fr. Seraphoim attested that the rays affect the health of the body. "We are healing the very core of our life."

Fr. Seraphim acknowledged that the devotion to the Divine Mercy started from the grassroots and not top down.  “It is the believers that constitute the church; the ordained priesthood is a mission and service to charity to the body of Christ that is, by baptism constituted in Christ’s priesthood."

The devotion calls for the removal of sin and calling down grace.  “Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.”

"We are fulfilling his will and sanctifying the whole world.  It is a universal prayer."

He also gave his insights on the final days. Quoting Jesus' revelation to St. Faustina, "You are going to prepare the world for my final coming,” he explained, "We participate in bringing that fulfillment."

"Jesus will come not to forgive sins but to fill up and take to himself those who have completely dedicated themselves to him."

He uttered his prayer according to St. John: "Father, I pray that they may all be one as I in you and you in me."  He concluded, "That is the goal of salvation, our eternal life with the Godhead."  (Fr. Lito Jopson, CBCP ECSC Media)