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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP

Just recently, I sat in front of this image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, praying for almost an hour on behalf of someone very close to me. What I came to realise and understand was that Jesus wasn’t immune from anxieties and fears. It’s an icon which portrays his weakness, fear and humanity.

 

Observe how the Child grips with both his hands the hand of his Mother offered in support when he turns and is shown the instruments of his death.

 

Notice, too, how the Child has lost his footing, symbolic of uncertainty and insecurity; hence the reason why, in a most human way, he holds on to his Mother’s hand.

Give your hand to me, your mother, and permit me to lead you. I am the Queen of peace. Medjugorje message, March 2, 2012

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With Jesus, every fear, suffering and pain disappear, because your heart accepts His will and everything that comes into your life. Jesus will give you the faith to accept everything and nothing will distance you from Him -- because He firmly holds you by the hand and does not permit for you to distance and lose yourselves in difficult moments -- because He has become the Lord of your life. Part message to Jacov Colo, December 25, 2020

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