Don’t Let Your Heart Grow Hard

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The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/041126.cfm Why didn’t the disciples believe the Resurrection? Not because the evidence wasn’t there — but because their hearts were hardened. In this homily, Fr. David Gunter, MIC, warns that hardness of heart doesn’t begin with outright rejection of God — it begins with neglect of the relationship with God. When we ignore truth, delay repentance, or drift from the faith, we slowly become resistant to God’s voice … and unable to receive His grace. But the Resurrection reveals something far greater. Jesus Christ didn’t just rise from the dead — He entered the heavenly sanctuary as our High Priest, where He is offering His own Blood before the Father to secure our redemption. This is real. This is the foundation of Divine Mercy. The “eighth day” points beyond fallen nature, toward an outpouring of grace that can restore even the hardest heart. But mercy doesn’t stop with us. People today are often broken, searching, and longing for hope. And often, their first encounter with Christ … is through you. A smile. Patience. Charity. Don’t neglect so great a duty, and opportunity. Stay attentive. Stay faithful. Become mercy. Jesus, I trust in You.