The Holy Face of Jesus walks among us

     Don't you just love looking at photos of your loved ones? Of relatives who have long past, but that one picture recalls so many memories. Those pictures are meant for us to remember their face in which we were so privileged to see and have in our lives. 

     That is how the Holy Face of Jesus is meant for our hearts and minds to recall. His is a Face of Truth and Love and assures us that this great God was actually here and dwells still within our midst. Our loved ones await us, hopefully in Heaven, to greet us again someday. But Jesus walks and talks beside us every moment that we acknowledge Him and ask Him to. 

     Looking at the Holy Face of Jesus on a picture or prayer card, can actually bring us comfort and peace. His eyes watch us as we lovingly look at Him. Just like a true friend sitting before us, letting us unload our sorrows or our joys. He awaits our encounter with Him as we gaze lovingly with hope, praying we become worthy of seeing Him face to face in Heaven. A great privilege not to be taken lightly or for it to be taken for granted. 

     The Holy Souls in Purgatory, long for His sweet face. They have beheld it once before in their judgment and being cast away till their Penance is done is excruciating. They're only comfort is knowing that they will someday see His face again when the atonement God has deemed them sufficient is finally done. 

     Oh! How blessed were those that got to actually see our Jesus walking amongst them when He walked this earth! He still walks among us! Only this time He can be recognized in the faces of the poor, the lonely, the children, the meek. 

     Looking for Jesus's Face everywhere, you may catch a glimpse of the One and True Face that reigns in Heaven. Glory be!