Reflection: "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while."

We all carry burdens, some are light and some are heavy. Some burdens can be seen by others and some burdens can only be seen by God because they are hidden in the depths of the heart.

Jesus calls you to come away and give your burdens to Him and rest.

Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile. Mark 6:31

Come away and be still with Jesus and give Him your burdens. Open up your heart to Him. As you do, imagine He is holding you in His arms, comforting you. Let Jesus love you.

Come away and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Jesus is there waiting for you. He told Saint Faustina to bring her miseries to the Throne of Grace. This is where you lay down your burdens, your sins, your sufferings and the things hidden deep inside your heart. When you bring them to confession, you receive forgiveness, mercy and so much more. Jesus showers you with sanctifying grace which gives you strength to be holy and to sin no more.

Come away and pray, be still and listen to the Lord. He wants to whisper words of love to you.

Ponder the words of Psalm 103:1-5 as you rest in the arms of Jesus:

Bless the Lord, my soul; all my being, bless His Holy Name.
Bless the Lord, my soul; and do not forget all His gifts.
Who pardons all your sins and heals all your ills;
Who redeems your life from the pit and
crowns you with mercy and compassion.
Who fills your days with good things,
so your youth is renewed like eagle's.

Come away and rest in the arms of Jesus.

Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For My yoke is easy and My burden light.  Matthew 11:29-30