Feast of Divine Mercy
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April 12, 2026
The Divine Mercy: Promises of Life and Salvation
We are called to answer a divine summons.
Our hope rests securely in the promises of Christ, who declared:
*“Every soul that believes and trusts in My mercy will attain it”* (Diary of St. Faustina, 420).
It is the duty of the faithful to carry this message of conversion to the entire world, for as the Lord warned,
*“Whoever does not want to pass through the door of mercy, will have to pass through the door of My justice…”* (Diary, 1146).
**The Vessel of Graces: The Sacred Image**
Jesus offered a specific vessel for seeking grace at the fountain of mercy: the Image with the inscription
*“Jesus, I trust in You.”*
He promised that any soul who venerates this image will not perish and will have victory over enemies both in this life and at the hour of death.
He said, *“I Myself will defend it as My glory”* (Notebooks, 26).
Through this image, every soul must have access to the flames of mercy that Jesus desires to pour out upon suffering humanity to fill it with peace.
The Feast of Divine Mercy: A Sea of Graces
The Feast of Divine Mercy, celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, stands as the most important form of this devotion. Jesus expressed His desire for this day to be a refuge and shelter for all souls, especially poor sinners.
On this solemnity, the very depths of His mercy are opened.
The greatest promise attached to this Feast is for those who approach Confession and Holy Communion:
*“The soul that approaches confession and holy Communion receives the total pardon of faults and of punishments”* (Notebooks II, 267).
This is a day when all divine channels are open, and no soul should fear to approach, even if its sins are as scarlet.
**The Chaplet: The Last Plank of Salvation**
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy, dictated to Saint Faustina in 1935, is a powerful tool of intercession. By offering the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ to the Eternal Father, we utilize the most powerful argument to be heard.
Jesus promised:
*“By the recitation of this chaplet, it pleases Me to grant all that they ask of Me,”*
provided it is in agreement with His will.
Even for the most hardened sinner, reciting this chaplet just once acts as a "last plank of salvation," obtaining the grace of infinite mercy at the hour of death.
**The Hour of Mercy**
Every afternoon at three o'clock, the faithful are invited to immerse themselves in the Lord's mercy.
This is the hour of His agony on the Cross, the moment when mercy conquered justice for the whole world.
Jesus recommended: *“In that hour nothing I will refuse to the soul that prays to me through My Passion”* (Notebooks, 440).
Whether through the Way of the Cross, a visit to the Blessed Sacrament, or a brief moment of silent prayer, this is the time to invoke His omnipotence for the entire world.
**Act of Trust**
*O merciful Jesus, Your goodness is infinite and the riches of Your graces are inexhaustible.
I trust totally in Your mercy, which surpasses all Your works.
I deliver myself totally to You, without reserves, to live for Christian Perfection.
Guard me, O Jesus, for I belong only to You and to Your glory.*
FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
On the Sunday following Easter, the Church celebrates the Feast of Divine Mercy, instituted in response to the request of Saint Faustina Kowalska, by mandate of Our Lord himself.
For many, unfortunately, this solemnity has become almost an emotional alibi: a date on which a distorted, sentimental mercy is celebrated, emptied of its demands.
However, true Divine Mercy is a fiery call to conversion, reparation, and penance. Something that has an intimate connection with Our Lady's Message at Fatima.
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Feast of Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy Sunday
April 12, 2026
On the Sunday following Easter, the Church celebrates the Feast of Divine Mercy, a day of grace, hope, healing, and trust in the infinite love of Jesus Christ.
This is a beautiful invitation from Heaven for every soul to come closer to the Heart of Jesus, no matter how heavy the burdens, how deep the wounds, or how difficult the path may seem.
Divine Mercy reminds us that God never grows tired of loving us, receiving us, forgiving us, and helping us begin again.
Jesus revealed to Saint Faustina the depth of His compassion for every human soul. Through this devotion, He invites us to trust in Him with simplicity, humility, and love.
The message of Divine Mercy is a message of consolation for the suffering, strength for the weary, forgiveness for the repentant, and peace for those who seek refuge in God.
In a world so often marked by pain, confusion, and unrest, the Heart of Jesus remains open to all. His mercy is a shelter, a light, and a source of renewal.
Through the Image of Divine Mercy, the Chaplet, the Hour of Mercy, Confession, Holy Communion, and acts of charity, we are drawn more deeply into the love of Christ.
The Feast of Divine Mercy is not only a devotion. It is a tender call to trust more, pray more, forgive more, and love more.
It is a day to place our lives, our families, our fears, our hopes, and our sorrows into the hands of Jesus.
Today, let every soul hear these words with confidence:
Jesus, I trust in You.
May this Feast bring peace to troubled hearts, comfort to the afflicted, healing to the wounded, and renewed faith to all who seek the mercy of God.
Let us turn to Him with love, with hope, and with trust, knowing that His mercy is greater than all our weakness.
A Prayer of Trust
O merciful Jesus,
Your goodness is infinite
and the treasures of Your grace are without end.
I place my trust in You.
Receive my heart, my life, my joys, and my sorrows.
Guide me, strengthen me, and keep me close to You.
May Your mercy bring peace to my soul
and light to my path.
Jesus, I trust in You. Amen.
A Gentle Invitation
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, take a quiet moment to pray, to thank God, to ask for peace, and to entrust to Him all those you love.
Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
Attend Holy Mass.
Spend a few moments with Jesus in silence.
And let your heart rest in His mercy.
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In both cases, God, through His supernatural manifestations, extends His hand to the sinner.
But He does so with the majesty of a King who is also a Judge. He forgives, but demands change.
Authentic mercy never abandons justice.
Our Lord said to Saint Faustina: “The soul that trusts in My mercy is the happiest, because I Myself take care of it.”
But he also warned: “Humanity will not find peace until it turns with confidence to My mercy.”
And here is the crucial point: turning to mercy does not mean seeking consolation, but accepting to be transformed by it.
Now, turning to mercy is not about asking for forgiveness without a desire to amend one's ways.
### The Abundance of Divine Mercy: Promises, Prayers, and the Feast
We desire, with joyful hearts, to answer this beautiful call of God. Our hope rests securely in the promises of Christ, who assured us:
*“Every soul that believes and trusts in My mercy will attain it.”* (Diary of Saint Faustina, 420).
It is our privilege and duty to carry this Divine message to the entire world, an invitation for the conversion and salvation of souls through grace.
We encourage you to treasure this reading and share it with everyone dear to you—your family, friends, and community—that they, too, may experience the sweet Savior’s welcoming embrace.
#### **The Vessel of Graces: The Sacred Image**
To help us approach the fountain of mercy, Jesus gave us a powerful vessel: the Image with the inscription *“Jesus, I trust in You.”* He stated:
*“Through this image I will grant many graces to souls, therefore every soul must be able to access it.”* (Notebooks II, 227).
He added the encouraging promise:
*“The flames of mercy burn me, I desire to pour them over the souls of men. Oh, what pain they cause me when they do not want to accept them!”* (Notebooks, 374).
He further promised that any soul who venerates this image, both now on earth and especially in the hour of death, will find victory and divine protection as His own glory (Notebooks, 26).
#### **The Feast of Divine Mercy: A Sea of Graces**
The Feast of Divine Mercy, celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, stands as the most important form of this devotion. Jesus established this day as a day of great grace for all people.
*“I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls...”* (Notebooks I, 27).
On this day, the depths of His mercy are opened, pouring *“a sea of graces over the souls that approach to the fountain of My mercy.”* (Notebooks I, 27).
The faithful can ask for all graces that correspond to the will of God, and Jesus desires to grant not only saving graces but also earthly benefits.
#### **The Hour of Mercy**
Christ invites us to honor the hour of His agony on the Cross, which He identified as three o'clock in the afternoon, as a moment of profound grace.
*“It is an hour of great mercy for the whole world.”* (Notebooks, 440). Jesus desires that at this moment we adore and exalt His mercy, imploring it for ourselves and for the whole world through the merits of His Passion.
He specifically promised: *“In that hour nothing I will refuse to the soul that prays to me through My Passion.”* (Notebooks, 440).
We can honor this hour by making the Stations of the Cross, spending a moment in a chapel, or simply recollecting ourselves in brief prayer.
#### **Preparation and Prayers**
The Feast of Divine Mercy is spiritually preceded by a novena, which consists of reciting the Chaplet (or Crown) of Divine Mercy starting on Good Friday. Jesus specificially requested this novena, saying it
*“will give graces of every type.”* (Notebooks II, 294). The full instructions on how to pray the Chaplet are provided below.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy, dictated by Jesus to St. Faustina in 1935, is a powerful prayer of intercession.
By offering to God the Father *“the Body and Blood, the Soul and Divinity”* of Jesus Christ, we unite ourselves to His sacrifice on the Cross for the entire world.
When we pray *“have mercy of us and of the whole world,”* we invoke the ultimate arguments to be heard.
This prayer holds a special place, with Jesus promising: *“it pleases Me to grant all that they ask of Me,”* if it is in agreement with His will (Notebooks IV, 568).
Jesus also recommended that priests advise the recitation of this Chaplet as a special aid for sinners, promising that *“if he recites this chaplet only once, he will obtain the grace of My infinite mercy”* (Notebooks II, 263).
#### **Act of Trust towards Divine Mercy**
*O merciful Jesus, your goodness is infinite and the riches of your graces are inexhaustible.
I trust totally in Your mercy, which surpasses all Your works. To You I deliver myself totally, without reserves, so as to be able to live and struggle for Christian Perfection.
I desire to adore and exalt Your mercy performing works of mercy both towards the body as towards the spirit, seeking above all to obtain the conversion of sinners and bringing consolation to the needy, therefore to the sick and afflicted. Guard me, O Jesus, for I belong only to You and to Your glory.*
Turn to God. Ask for forgiveness not just with your lips, but with the decision not to offend Him again.
Claro. Abaixo está uma versão pronta para blog, em inglês, mais solene e organizada, incluindo os 9 dias da Novena of Offering of Divine Mercy e the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY
Divine Mercy Sunday and the Urgent Need for a Change of Life
April 12, 2026
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On the Sunday following Easter, the Church celebrates the Feast of Divine Mercy, instituted in response to the request of Saint Faustina Kowalska, by mandate of Our Lord Himself.
For many, unfortunately, this solemnity has become almost an emotional alibi: a date on which a distorted and sentimental idea of mercy is celebrated, emptied of its demands.
But true Divine Mercy is not indulgence toward sin. It is not permission to remain as one is. It is not spiritual comfort without repentance.
True Divine Mercy is a burning call to conversion, reparation, penance, and renewal of life.
It is deeply connected to the message of Our Lady at Fatima. In both cases, Heaven extends its hand to fallen man not to confirm him in error, but to rescue him from it.
And this is the point many ignore: God does not offer His mercy so that man may remain in sin, but so that he may be lifted out of it.
He forgives, yes. But He also commands change.
He consoles, yes. But He also judges.
He opens the door of mercy, but He does not abolish justice.
Authentic mercy never abandons justice.
Our Lord said to Saint Faustina that the soul which trusts in His mercy is most blessed, because He Himself takes care of it. But He also warned that humanity will not find peace until it turns with confidence to His mercy.
And this turning toward mercy does not mean merely seeking emotional relief. It means accepting to be transformed by grace. It means asking forgiveness with sincerity and with a true desire not to offend God again.
The great modern deception is to use mercy as an excuse for lukewarmness.
Many want the consolation of God without the correction of God. Many want pardon without repentance, tenderness without truth, grace without amendment of life.
But that is not the Divine Mercy revealed by Christ.
Those who truly honor Divine Mercy are not those who become passive in their weakness, but those who, recognizing their misery, rise up and fight the evil within themselves with the help of grace.
The Abundance of Divine Mercy
We are called to answer a divine summons. Our hope rests securely in the promises of Christ. The faithful are called to carry this message of mercy, conversion, and salvation to the whole world.
This devotion is not an excuse for complacency. It is a call to return to God before the hour of justice.
The message of Divine Mercy is full of tenderness, but it is also full of urgency.
The Sacred Image
To help souls approach the fountain of mercy, Jesus gave the Image with the inscription:
“Jesus, I trust in You.”
This image is not mere decoration. It is a sign of trust, surrender, refuge, and hope.
Through it, souls are invited to contemplate the rays of Blood and Water flowing from the Heart of Christ, the inexhaustible source of mercy for suffering humanity.
The Feast of Divine Mercy
The Feast of Divine Mercy, celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, is the principal expression of this devotion.
It is a refuge for sinners and a day of immense grace. But it must never be approached lightly. The soul must come with repentance, sincerity, and a real purpose of amendment.
This promise is not magic. It does not bless hypocrisy. It does not sanctify attachment to sin.
It is an invitation to conversion.
The Hour of Mercy
Every day at three o’clock in the afternoon, the faithful are invited to honor the Hour of Mercy, the hour of Christ’s agony on the Cross.
This is the hour in which mercy triumphed over the sentence that our sins deserved.
At this hour, one may pray the Stations of the Cross, visit the Blessed Sacrament, or simply recollect the soul in silence and trust.
At three o’clock, Heaven asks us to remember the price of mercy.
The Novena of Divine Mercy
The Nine Days of Offering
This novena traditionally begins on Good Friday and continues for nine days, concluding on Divine Mercy Sunday.
Each day, we bring a different group of souls to the Heart of Jesus and ask that they be immersed in the ocean of His mercy.
Day 1 – All mankind, especially sinners
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, look kindly upon all mankind, especially upon poor sinners. Draw all souls into the dwelling place of Your most compassionate Heart. Let no one be lost who seeks refuge in You. By the sorrow of Your Passion and by the infinite merits of Your Sacred Heart, pour out Your mercy upon the whole world.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all mankind, especially sinners. Immerse them in the ocean of Your mercy. Bring them to repentance, healing, and salvation.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 2 – Priests and religious
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in priests and in consecrated souls, that they may perform worthy works of mercy and lead others to trust in You. Strengthen them in holiness, fidelity, courage, and purity of heart.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all priests, religious, and consecrated souls. Immerse them in Your mercy and make them instruments of grace for the whole Church.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 3 – Devout and faithful souls
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, bless all faithful souls who sincerely love You and strive to live according to Your holy will. Protect them from discouragement, strengthen them in charity, and preserve them in the truth.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all devout and faithful souls. Immerse them in Your mercy and sustain them on the path of holiness.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 4 – Those who do not believe in God and those who do not yet know Christ
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, remember those who do not know You, those who do not believe in You, and those who have not yet heard Your holy name. Open their hearts to the light of truth. Break the darkness that blinds them and lead them to the grace of conversion.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all those who do not believe in God and all those who do not yet know You. Immerse them in the abyss of Your mercy and draw them into the light of Your Gospel.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 5 – Separated Christians
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, look with compassion upon all those who believe in You yet remain separated from the fullness of Your Church. Heal divisions, remove errors, and lead all hearts into unity in truth and charity.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all separated Christians. Immerse them in Your mercy and draw them into deeper fidelity to Your will.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 6 – The meek and humble, and little children
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, You delight in the humble of heart. Bless the meek, the little ones, and all who resemble children in trust and simplicity. Guard them from corruption, protect them from evil, and keep them always close to Your Heart.
Offering:
Today I offer to You the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. Immerse them in Your mercy and preserve them in innocence and grace.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 7 – Souls who especially venerate and glorify Divine Mercy
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, bless in a special way those souls who honor and proclaim Your Divine Mercy. Reward their trust, strengthen their witness, and let them be living reflections of Your compassion in the world.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all souls who especially venerate and glorify Your Divine Mercy. Immerse them in Your mercy and strengthen them in faith, hope, and love.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 8 – The souls in Purgatory
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, let the rays of Your Precious Blood and saving grace descend upon the souls in Purgatory. Shorten their purification, comfort them in their longing, and admit them soon into the joy of Heaven.
Offering:
Today I offer to You the souls in Purgatory. Immerse them in the ocean of Your mercy and let the merits of Your Passion bring them rest and light.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
Day 9 – Lukewarm souls
Prayer:
Most Merciful Jesus, have pity on lukewarm souls, who wound Your Heart by their indifference, negligence, and half-hearted love. Shake them from their spiritual sleep. Give them the grace of repentance, fervor, and renewal.
Offering:
Today I offer to You all lukewarm souls. Immerse them in the abyss of Your mercy and inflame them with holy zeal.
Response:
Jesus, I trust in You.
How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed using ordinary rosary beads.
1. Opening
Begin with:
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You may then pray:
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
Those who honor Divine Mercy are not those who become complacent in their own weakness, but those who, recognizing their own weakness, rise up and fight the evil within themselves with the help of grace.
How to experience this festival authentically
If mercy demands a response, then this celebration cannot be experienced superficially.
It is true that Our Lord promised immense graces to those who, this Sunday, receive Holy Communion in a state of grace and pray trusting in Him.
But it would be a mistake to limit this date to an external ceremony. True celebration requires something much deeper: a firm purpose to change one's life.
Because what God offers today is not just comfort: it is a real opportunity for a new beginning.
It is necessary to examine one's own conscience, make a good confession, avoid occasions of sin, and abandon vices.
And above all, to commit oneself to concrete acts of charity, apostolate, and reparation.
Mercy, when truly embraced, always translates into action.
A concrete proposal: to repair and dedicate oneself.
All of this may seem vague without practical direction. Therefore, here is a concrete proposal for this Sunday:
On this Divine Mercy Sunday, each reader is invited to do more than just pray.
Make a firm resolution to make amends.
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