Apr
19
2020
By Anonymous (not verified)
His mercy endures forever. - Ps 118:1
Welcome to a day of great grace! Today has two liturgical names, but it's not a choice. The "or" here means "otherwise known as." So, even if your parish doesn't have a solemn observance of Divine Mercy Sunday, you are still celebrating it.
In her Diary, St. Faustina recorded 14 revelations from our Lord requesting this feast. The most complete, concise description is found in entry 699:
Welcome to a day of great grace! Today has two liturgical names, but it's not a choice. The "or" here means "otherwise known as." So, even if your parish doesn't have a solemn observance of Divine Mercy Sunday, you are still celebrating it.
In her Diary, St. Faustina recorded 14 revelations from our Lord requesting this feast. The most complete, concise description is found in entry 699:
I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and a shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners.
... The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. ... It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My mercy.
To receive the promised graces, go to Confession in preparation for the Feast, remain in a state of grace to receive Communion on the Feast, and receive with great trust in Divine Mercy. Veneration (showing reverence or respect) of the Divine Mercy Image is encouraged.
Prayer: Thank you, Jesus, for the extravagance of graces You offer me this day through Your great mercy.
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