Truly, we all experience moments of chaos and brokenness in our lives that we seek to heal during this Lenten season, and we ask Jesus and Mary to help and intercede for us as only they can. The Lord desires to look deeply into our souls to identify what most ails us and then to bring forgiveness and healing.

Of course, this process can be painful and embarrassing. Jesus sees all of the wounds caused by others and those we bring upon ourselves. Nevertheless, today’s painting encourages us to be confident that, once we let the Lord fully into our hearts, a peace beyond all understanding will envelop us.