DIVINE MERCY


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THE DECREE OF INDULGENCE 29 JUNE 2002

APOSTOLIC PENITENTIARY DECREE

Indulgences attached to devotions in honour of Divine Mercy

"O God, your mercy knows no bounds and the treasure of your goodness is infinite..." (Prayer after the "Te Deum" Hymn) and "O God, you reveal your almighty power above all by showing mercy and forgiveness..." (Prayer for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time), in these prayers Holy Mother Church humbly and faithfully sings of Divine Mercy. Indeed, God's great patience with the human race in general and with each individual person shines out in a special way when sins and moral failures are forgiven by Almighty God Himself and the guilty are readmitted in a fatherlike way to his friendship, which they deservedly lost.

Duty of honouring Divine Mercy

The faithful with deep spiritual affection are drawn to commemorate the mysteries of divine pardon and to celebrate them devoutly. They clearly understand the supreme benefit, indeed the duty that the People of God have to praise Divine Mercy with special prayers and, at the same time, they realize that by gratefully performing the works required and satisfying the necessary conditions, they can obtain spiritual benefits that derive from the Treasury of the Church. "The paschal mystery is the culmination of this revealing and effecting of mercy, which is able to justify man, to restore justice in the sense of that salvific order which God willed from the beginning in man, and through man, in the world" (Encyclical Letter Dives in misericordia, n. 7).

It is God's Mercy that grants supernatural sorrow and resolution to amend

Indeed, Divine Mercy knows how to pardon even the most serious sins, and in doing so it moves the faithful to perceive a supernatural, not merely psychological, sorrow for their sins so that, ever with the help of divine grace, they may make a firm resolution not to sin any more. Such spiritual dispositions undeniably follow upon the forgiveness of mortal sin when the faithful fruitfully receive the sacrament of Penance or repent of their sin with an act of perfect charity and perfect contrition, with the resolution to receive the Sacrament of Penance as soon as they can. Indeed, Our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us in the parable of the Prodigal Son that the sinner must confess his misery to God saying: "Father I have sinned against heaven and against you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son" (Lk 15,18-19), realizing that this is a work of God, "for [he] was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found" (Lk 15,32).

Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday

And so with provident pastoral sensitivity and in order to impress deeply on the souls of the faithful these precepts and teachings of the Christian faith, the Supreme Pontiff, John Paul II, moved by the consideration of the Father of Mercy, has willed that the Second Sunday of Easter be dedicated to recalling with special devotion these gifts of grace and gave this Sunday the name, "Divine Mercy Sunday" (Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Decree Misericors et miserator, 5 May 2000).

The Gospel of the Second Sunday of Easter narrates the wonderful things Christ the Lord accomplished on the day of the Resurrection during his first public appearance: "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you'. When he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the discples were glad to see the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you'. And then he breathed on them, and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained'" (Jn 20,19-23).

Plenary Indulgence

To ensure that the faithful would observe this day with intense devotion, the Supreme Pontiff himself established that this Sunday be enriched by a plenary indulgence, as will be explained below, so that the faithful might receive in great abundance the gift of the consolation of the Holy Spirit. In this way, they can foster a growing love for God and for their neighbour, and after they have obtained God's pardon, they in turn might be persuaded to show a prompt pardon to their brothers and sisters.
Pardon of others who sin against us

Thus the faithful will more closely conform to the spirit of the Gospel, receiving in their hearts the renewal that the Second Vatican Council explained and introduced: "Mindful of the words of the Lord: "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another' (Jn 13,35), Christians can yearn for nothing more ardently than to serve the men of this age with an ever growing generosity and success.... It is the Father's will that we should recognize Christ our brother in the persons of all men and love them with an effective love, in word and in deed (Pastoral Constitution, Gaudium et spes, n. 93).

Three conditions for the plenary indulgence

And so the Supreme Pontiff, motivated by an ardent desire to foster in Christians this devotion to Divine Mercy as much as possible in the hope of offering great spiritual fruit to the faithful, in the Audience granted on 13 June 2002, to those Responsible for the Apostolic Penitentiary, granted the following Indulgences: 

a plenary indulgence, granted under the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff) to the faithful who, on the Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday, in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!");

A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation.

For those who cannot go to church or the seriously ill
In addition, sailors working on the vast expanse of the sea; the countless brothers and sisters, whom the disasters of war, political events, local violence and other such causes have been driven out of their homeland; the sick and those who nurse them, and all who for a just cause cannot leave their homes or who carry out an activity for the community which cannot be postponed, may obtain a plenary indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday, if totally detesting any sin, as has been said before, and with the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the three usual conditions, will recite the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus and, in addition, pray a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you).

If it is impossible that people do even this, on the same day they may obtain the Plenary Indulgence if with a spiritual intention they are united with those carrying out the prescribed practice for obtaining the Indulgence in the usual way and offer to the Merciful Lord a prayer and the sufferings of their illness and the difficulties of their lives, with the resolution to accomplish as soon as possible the three conditions prescribed to obtain the plenary indulgence.

Duty of priests: inform parishioners, hear confessions, lead prayers

Priests who exercise pastoral ministry, especially parish priests, should inform the faithful in the most suitable way of the Church's salutary provision. They should promptly and generously be willing to hear their confessions. On Divine Mercy Sunday, after celebrating Mass or Vespers, or during devotions in honour of Divine Mercy, with the dignity that is in accord with the rite, they should lead the recitation of the prayers that have been given above. Finally, since "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy" (Mt 5,7), when they instruct their people, priests should gently encourage the faithful to practise works of charity or mercy as often as they can, following the example of, and in obeying the commandment of Jesus Christ, as is listed for the second general concession of indulgence in the "Enchiridion Indulgentiarum".

This Decree has perpetual force, any provision to the contrary notwithstanding.

Archbishop Luigi De Magistris,
Tit. Archbishop of Nova
Major Pro-Penitentiary
Fr Gianfranco Girotti, O.F.M. Conv.,
Regent 

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Summary of the Decree of Indulgence attached to devotions in honour of Divine Mercy


O God, your mercy knows no bounds and the treasure of your goodness is infinite..." (Prayer after the "Te Deum" Hymn)

"The paschal mystery is the culmination of this revealing and effecting of mercy, which is able to justify man, to restore justice in the sense of that salvific order which God willed from the beginning in man, and through man, in the world" (Encyclical Letter Dives in misericordia, n. 7).

"And so with provident pastoral sensitivity and in order to impress deeply on the souls of the faithful these precepts and teachings of the Christian faith, the Supreme Pontiff, John Paul II, moved by the consideration of the Father of Mercy, has willed that the Second Sunday of Easter be dedicated to recalling with special devotion these gifts of grace and gave this Sunday the name, "Divine Mercy Sunday" (Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Decree Misericors et miserator, 5 May 2000).


Plenary Indulgence

I. The usual conditions for every plenary indulgence:
• sacramental confession [according to previously issued norms, within abut 20 days before or after]  
• Eucharistic communion [according to previously issued norms, preferably on the day, or the days before or after]  
• prayer for the intentions of Supreme Pontiff [certain prayers are not specified] 
II. The specific conditions for this Indulgence


On Divine Mercy Sunday

• in any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy 
• or, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!")


Partial Indulgence

A partial indulgence, granted to the faithful who, at least with a contrite heart, pray to the merciful Lord Jesus a legitimately approved invocation. [e.g. Jesus I trust in You. My Jesus mercy. or any other approved invocation]
Those who cannot go to church or the seriously ill. Conditions for a Plenary Indulgence:
• totally detesting any sin,  
• the intention of fulfilling as soon as possible the three usual conditions of confession, communion and prayers for the Holy Father 
• recite the Our Father and the Creed before a devout image of Our Merciful Lord Jesus  
• pray a devout invocation to the Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you). 
If it is impossible to do even this:
• with a spiritual intention unite with those carrying out the prescribed practice for obtaining the Indulgence in the usual way and  
• offer to the Merciful Lord a prayer and the sufferings of their illness and the difficulties of their lives, with the resolution to accomplish as soon as possible the three conditions prescribed to obtain the plenary indulgence.


Duty of Priests

Priests who exercise pastoral ministry, especially parish priests, should 
• inform the faithful in the most suitable way of the Church's salutary provision [of a plenary indulgence]. 
• promptly and generously be willing to hear their confessions [this does not necessarily have to be on Divine Mercy Sunday itself, since that is not a condition for the indulgence] 
On Divine Mercy Sunday, after celebrating Mass or Vespers, or during devotions in honour of Divine Mercy, 
• lead the recitation of the prayers 
• when they instruct their people, gently encourage the faithful to practise works of charity or mercy as often as they can.

OPTION 3

Duty of Priests on Divine Mercy Sunday

Priests who exercise pastoral ministry, especially parish priests, should 
• inform the faithful in the most suitable way of the Church's salutary provision [of a plenary indulgence]. 
• promptly and generously be willing to hear their confessions [this does not necessarily have to be on Divine Mercy Sunday itself, since that is not a condition for the indulgence] 
On Divine Mercy Sunday, after celebrating Mass or Vespers, or during devotions in honour of Divine Mercy, 
• lead the recitation of the prayers 
• when they instruct their people, gently encourage the faithful to practise works of charity or mercy as often as they can.

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What is Divine Mercy Sunday?

Find out the basics.


In a series of revelations to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s, our Lord called for a special feast day to be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter.  Today, we know that feast as Divine Mercy Sunday, named by Blessed John Paul II at the canonization of St. Faustina on April 30, 2000.

The Lord expressed His will with regard to this feast in His very first revelation to St. Faustina. The most comprehensive revelation can be found in her Diaryentry 699:
My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and a shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day are opened all the divine floodgates through which graces flow. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. 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.
In all, St. Faustina recorded 14 revelations from Jesus concerning His desire for this feast.

Nevertheless, Divine Mercy Sunday is NOT a feast based solely on St. Faustina's revelations. Indeed, it is not primarily about St. Faustina — nor is it altogether a new feast. The Second Sunday of Easter was already a solemnity as the Octave Day of Easter. The title "Divine Mercy Sunday" does, however, highlight the meaning of the day.

Learn how to observe the Feast and receive special graces.

Extraordinary Graces

What graces are available and how do we receive them?


In her Diary, St. Faustina records a special promise given to her by Jesus. He told her to communicate it to the whole world:
My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy (699).
In three places in her Diary, St. Faustina records our Lord's promises of specific, extraordinary graces:
I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy (1109).

Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (300).

The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (699).
To receive these graces, the only condition is to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday (or the Vigil celebration) by making a good confession beforehand and staying in the state of grace and trusting in His Divine Mercy.

By these conditions, our Lord is emphasizing the value of confession and Holy Communion as miracles of mercy. The Eucharist is Jesus, Himself, the Living God, longing to pour Himself as Mercy into our hearts.

In addition, our Lord says through St. Faustina that we are to perform acts of mercy:
"Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy" (742).

"The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive" (1578).
The worthy reception of the Eucharist on Divine Mercy Sunday is sufficient to obtain the extraordinary graces promised by Jesus. A plenary indulgence, obtained by fulfilling the usual conditions, also is available.

For those who cannot go to church and the seriously ill.

The Divine Mercy Image

Veneration of the Image on Divine Mercy Sunday


The Image of Jesus, The Divine Mercy, is to be venerated* on Divine Mercy Sunday. It is to be given a place of honor in our churches and homes on this Sunday. Our Lord appeared to St. Faustina and then directed her to have this appearance of Himself as the Merciful Savior painted and then venerated publicly. He told her, I want the Image to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter, and I want it to be venerated publicly so that every soul may know about it (Diary of St. Faustina, 341).

In the Image, our Risen Savior has pale and red rays streaming from His side. These rays symbolize the Blood and Water that flowed from His side while He was on the cross. But, in His appearance to St. Faustina, they had been transformed into glorious rays, revealing a fount of healing graces for sinners who will turn to Him with trust. That is why the Image always bears the inscription: "Jesus, I trust in You!"

In our churches and homes, we can venerate the Image of Jesus, The Divine Mercy, by gazing upon it in prayer and adoration. As signs of our love for Jesus, we can place candles and flowers before the Image. First and foremost, as we gaze upon our Merciful Savior in prayer, we can decide to trust in Him and to perform works of mercy — responding to the call to be merciful just as He has shown mercy to us.
* To "venerate" a sacred image simply means to perform some act, or make some gesture of
deep religious respect toward it because of the person whom it represents.

Read more about the image.

In Christ's Words

His revelations as recorded in the Diary of St. Faustina.


The Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska records 14 different occasions when Jesus revealed to her His desires concerning the Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday). The most comprehensive revelation is in entry 699. Here are the revelations, in the order they appear in the Diary.

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When I told this to my confessor, I received this for a reply: "That refers to your soul." He told me, "Certainly, paint God's image in your soul." When I came out of the confessional, I again heard words such as these: My image already is in your soul. I desire that there be a Feast of Mercy. I want this image, which you will paint with a brush, to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter; that Sunday is to be the Feast of Mercy.

88
+ During adoration I felt God close to me. A moment later I saw Jesus and Mary. At the sight of them I was filled with joy, and I asked the Lord, "What is Your will, Jesus, concerning the matter about which my confessor told me to ask You?" Jesus replied, It is My will that he should remain here and that he should not take the initiative of dispensing himself. I asked Jesus whether the inscription could be: "Christ, King of Mercy." He answered, I am King of Mercy, but He did not say "Christ." I desire that this image be displayed in public on the first Sunday after Easter. That Sunday is the Feast of Mercy. Through the Word Incarnate, I make known the bottomless depth of My mercy.

280
Jesus commanded me to celebrate the Feast of God's Mercy on the first Sunday after Easter. [This I did] through interior recollection and exterior mortification, wearing the belt for three hours and praying continuously for sinners and for mercy on the whole world. And Jesus said to me, My eyes rest with pleasure upon this house today.


299
When, on one occasion, my confessor told me to ask the Lord Jesus the meaning of the two rays in the image, I answered, "Very well, I will ask the Lord."

During prayer I heard these words within me: The two rays denote Blood and Water. The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. The red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls...

These two rays issued forth from the very depths of My tender mercy when My agonized Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross.

These rays shield souls from the wrath of My Father. Happy is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him. I desire that the first Sunday after Easter be the Feast of Mercy.

300
+Ask of my faithful servant [Father Sopocko] that, on this day, he tell the whole world of My great mercy; that whoever approaches the Fount of Life on this day will be granted complete remission of sins and punishment.

341
November 5, 1934. One morning, when it was my duty to open the gate to let out our people who deliver baked goods, I entered the little chapel to visit Jesus for a minute and to renew the intentions of the day. Today, Jesus, I offer You all my sufferings, mortifications and prayers for the intentions of the Holy Father, so that he may approve the Feast of Mercy. But, Jesus, I have one more word to say to You: I am very surprised that You bid me to talk about this Feast of Mercy, for they tell me that there is already such a feast and so why should I talk about it? And Jesus said to me, And who knows anything about this feast? No one! Even those who should be proclaiming My mercy and teaching people about it often do not know about it themselves. That is why I want the image to be solemnly blessed on the first Sunday after Easter, and I want it to be venerated publicly so that every soul may know about it.

Make a novena for the Holy Father's intention. It should consist of thirty-three acts; that is, repetition that many times of the short prayer — which I have taught you — to The Divine Mercy.

420
Low Sunday; that is, the Feast of The Divine Mercy, the conclusion of the Jubilee of Redemption. When we went to take part in the celebrations, my heart leapt with joy that the two solemnities were so closely united. I asked God for mercy on the souls of sinners. Toward the end of the service, when the priest took the Blessed Sacrament to bless the people, I saw the Lord Jesus as He is represented in the image. The Lord gave His blessing, and the rays extended over the whole world. Suddenly, I saw an impenetrable brightness in the form of a crystal dwelling place, woven together from waves of a brilliance unapproachable to both creatures and spirits. Three doors led to this resplendence. At that moment, Jesus, as He is represented in the image, entered this resplendence through the second door to the Unity within. It is a triple Unity, which is incomprehensible — which is infinity. I heard a voice, This Feast emerged from the very depths of My mercy, and it is confirmed in the vast depths of My tender mercies. Every soul believing and trusting in My mercy will obtain it. I was overjoyed at the immense goodness and greatness of my God.

570
On one occasion, I saw Jesus in a bright garment; this was in the greenhouse. [He said to me,] Write what I say to you. My delight is to be united with you. With great desire, I wait and long for the time when I shall take up My residence sacramentally in your convent. My spirit will rest in that convent and I will bless its neighborhood in a special way. Out of love for you all, I will avert any punishments which are rightly meted out by My Father's justice. My daughter, I have inclined My heart to your requests. Your assignment and duty here on earth is to beg for mercy for the whole world. No soul will be justified until it turns with confidence to My mercy, and this is why the first Sunday after Easter is to be the Feast of Mercy. On that day, priests are to tell everyone about My great and unfathomable mercy. I am making you the administrator of My mercy. Tell the confessor that the Image is to be on view in the church and not within the enclosure in that convent. By means of this Image I shall be granting many graces to souls; so, let every soul have access to it.

699
On one occasion, I heard these words: My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy. 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. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth from the very depths of My most tender mercy. Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness. 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.

742
Yes, the first Sunday after Easter is the Feast of Mercy, but there must also be acts of mercy, and I demand the worship of My mercy through the solemn celebration of the Feast and through the veneration of the image which is painted. By means of this image I shall grant many graces to souls. It is to be a reminder of the demands of My mercy, because even the strongest faith is of no avail without works.

965
Jesus looked at me and said, Souls perish in spite of My bitter Passion. I am giving them the last hope of salvation; that is, the Feast of My Mercy. If they will not adore My mercy, they will perish for all eternity. Secretary of My mercy, write, tell souls about this great mercy of Mine, because the awful day, the day of My justice, is near.

998
Today, I took part in a one-day retreat. When I was at the last conference, the priest was speaking of how much the world needs God's mercy, and that this seems to be a special time when people have great need of prayer and God's mercy. Then I heard a voice in my soul: These words are for you. Do all you possibly can for this work of My mercy. I desire that My mercy be worshiped, and I am giving mankind the last hope of salvation; that is, recourse to My mercy. My Heart rejoices in this feast. After these words, I understood that nothing can dispense me from the obligation which the Lord demands from me.

1109
I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy.

1517
Say, My daughter, that the Feast of My Mercy has issued forth from My very depths for the consolation of the whole world.


Prepare Yourself



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Confession
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Works of Mercy
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Trust
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Introduction before exposition:
To Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, a simple, uneducated but courageous woman religious, who trusted Jesus without limit, Our Lord consigned the great mission to proclaim the message of Divine Mercy directed to the whole world: “To-day”, He told her, “I am sending you, with My mercy, to the people of the whole world. I do not want to punish aching mankind; but I desire to heal it, pressing it to my merciful heart”. (Diary, 1588). “You are the secretary of my mercy; I have chosen you for that office in this and the next life” (Diary, 1605) …. “to make known to souls the great mercy that I have for them, and to exhort them to trust in he bottomless depths of My mercy”. (Diary 1567).

Pause

Let us begin with a Hymn: - COME AND WORSHIP
Come and worship royal priesthood, come and praise Him Holy nation,
Worship Jesus our Redeemer, He is precious: King of glory.
Come and worship… worship Jesus in the Eucharist….
Come and worship … worship Jesus Bread of heaven…
Prayer of adoration
Our Lord Jesus Christ, who, through the love which Thou bearest to men, dost remain with them day and night in this Sacrament , full of mercy and love, awaiting, inviting and receiving all who come to be in Thy divine presence. From the abyss of our nothingness we adore Thee. We thank Thee for all the graces which Thou hast bestowed upon us, particularly for having given us Thyself in the Sacrament, for having given us Thy most holy Mother Mary for our advocate, and for having called us to be with Thee in this church. We pay our homage to Thy most loving Heart for these three ends: 1) in thanksgiving for this great gift; 2) to make amends to Thee for all the outrages which Thou dost receive in this Sacrament from all thine enemies; 3) We intend by this holy hour to adore Thee in all the places on earth in which Thou art present in this Sacrament and in which Thou art the least honoured and the most abandoned. Jesus, we love Thee with our whole hearts. We are sorry for having offended thine infinite goodness so many times. We purpose with the help of thy grace, never more to offend Thee; and, at this moment, miserable as we are, we consecrate our whole beings to Thee. We give Thee our entire will, all our affections and desires and all that we have. From this day forward, do what thou wilt with us and with everything that belongs to us. We ask and desire only Thy holy love, the gift of final perseverance and the perfect fulfillment of Thy will. We commend to Thee the souls in Purgatory, particularly those who were most devoted to the Most Blessed Sacrament and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and we also commend to Thee all poor sinners. Finally, dear Saviour, we unite all our affections with the affections of Thy most loving Heart; and thus united, we offer them to the Eternal Father, and we entreat Him, in Thy Name and for Thy sake to accept and answer them. Amen.
Pause for few moments.
Scripture Reading: Luke 7. 11-17.
The son of the widow of Nain restored to life
Now soon afterwards he went to a town called Nain accompanied by his disciples and a great number of people. When he was near the gate of the town it happened that a dead man was being carried out for burial the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a considerable number of townspeople were with her… When the Lord saw her he felt sorry for her. ‘Do not cry’ He said. Then he went up and put his hand on the bier and the bearers stood still, and he said, “Young man I tell you to get up”. And the dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Everyone was filled with awe and praised God saying. “A great prophet has appeared among us; God has visited his people”. And this opinion of him spread throughout Judea and all over the countryside.
We now reflect on this Scripture Reading, from St. Faustina's Diary:
The most sacred and merciful Heart of Jesus was deeply moved as He performed this great unfathomable act of merciful compassionate love. How strongly Our Lord speaks about this to St. Faustina: He says: “I demand from you deeds of mercy which are to arise out of love for me. You are to show mercy to your neighbour always and everywhere. You must no shrink from this or try to excuse yourself from it” (Diary, 742).
Hymn: God of Mercy and Compassion
1. God of mercy and compassion
Look with pity upon me;
Father, let me call Thee Father.
‘Tis Thy child returns to Thee
Chorus:
Jesus, Lord, I ask for mercy,
Let me not implore in vain,
All my sins I now detest them,
Never will I sin again.
2. By my sins I have deserved
Death and endless misery;
Hell with all its pains and torments,
And for all eternity.
(Repeat Chorus.)
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
In His revelations to St. Faustina, Our Lord made it clear that the chaplet was not, just for her but for the whole world. Jesus attached extraordinary promises to its recitation. He revealed: “Encourage souls to say the Chaplet which I have given you. (Diary1541). Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death (Diary,687). When they say this Chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between my Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Savior (D.1541). Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there was a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this Chaplet only once, he would receive grace from my Infinite Mercy (Diary 687). Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for, is compatible with My will (Diary 1731).
Recitation of Chaplet follows: Our Father, Hail Mary, The Apostles’ Creed.
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ; in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.(Repeat at the start of each decade.)
”For the sake of His sorrowful Passion; Have Mercy on us and on the whole world” -------(10 times.)
At the end say:
Holy God,
Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One,
Have mercy on us
And on the whole world (3 times).
Concluding Prayer
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your Holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself (Diary 950).

An Act of Oblation: God and Souls by St. Faustina.

Before heaven and earth, before all the choirs of Angels, before the Most Holy Virgin Mary, before all the Powers of heaven, I declare to the One Triune God that today, in union with Jesus Christ, Redeemer of souls, I make a voluntary offering of myself for the conversion of sinners, especially for those souls who have lost hope in God’s mercy. This offering consists of my accepting, with total subjection to God’s will all the sufferings, fears and terrors with which sinners are filled. In return, I give them all the consolations which my soul receives from my communion with God. In a word, I offer everything for them: Holy Masses, Holy Communions, penances, mortifications, and prayers. I do not fear the blows, blows of divine justice, because I am united with Jesus. O my God, in this way I want to make amends to You for the souls that do not trust in Your goodness. I hope against all hope in the ocean of Your mercy. My Lord and my God, my portion – my portion forever, I do not base this act of oblation on my own strength, but on the strength that flows from the merits of Jesus Christ. I will daily repeat this act of self-oblation by pronouncing the following prayer which You Yourself have taught me, Jesus.
“O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You” (Diary 309)
The Holy Rosary:

The Apostles” Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary (3 times) Glory Be

The Sorrowful Mysteries.

First sorrowful mystery: The Agony in the Garden. Meditation: Jesus said to St. Faustina.
To-day bring to me all mankind especially all sinners and immerse them in the ocean of my mercy. In this way you will console me in the bitter grief into which the loss of souls plunges me.
Prayer: Most merciful Jesus, whose very nature is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let
us escape from it. We beg this on you
by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Our Father, Hail Mary (10 times) and Glory Be. At end of decade say: Oh my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell, lead all souls into Heaven especially those who most need of your mercy.
Second sorrowful mystery: The scourging at the Pillar. Meditation: Jesus said to St. Faustina.
To-day bring to me the souls of priests and religious and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave Me strength to endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels My mercy flows out upon mankind.
Prayer: Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service, that hey may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in Heaven.
Our, Hail Mary (10 times) and Glory Be..
Oh my Jesus forgive us ...
Third sorrowful mystery: The Crowning with Thorns. Meditation: Jesus said to St. Faustina.
To-day bring to me all devout and faithful souls and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. These souls brought me consolation on the way of the Cross. They were that drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.
Prayer: Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy, You impart graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from it. We beg this grace of You by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely.
Our Father, Hail Mary (10 times) and Glory Be...
Oh my Jesus forgive us …
Fourth sorrowful mystery: The Carrying of the Cross. Meditation: Jesus said to St. Faustina.
To-day bring to me those who do not believe in God and those who do not yet know me. I was thinking also of them during my bitter Passion and their future zeal comforted My Heart. Immerse them in the ocean of My Mercy…
Prayer: Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who do not believe in God and of those who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy, and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart.
Our Father, Hail Mary (10 times) and Glory Be…
Oh my Jesus forgive us …
Fifth sorrowful mystery: The Crucifixion of Our Lord. Meditation: Jesus said to St. Faustina:
To-day bring to me the souls of those who have separated themselves from my Church and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. During my bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is My Church. My wounds heal and in this way they alleviate my Passion.
Prayer: Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of you. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Church. Draw them by Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to glorify the generosity of Your mercy.
Our Father, Hail Mary (10 times) and Glory Be. ...
Oh my Jesus forgive us …

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,...
Let us pray: Oh God whose only begotten son through His life, Death and Resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of Eternal life, grant us we beseech thee that by meditating on the mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ our Lord Amen.
May the Divine Assistance always remain with us and may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.

Spend few moments in silence.

Hymn: Let us bow in adoration
Let us bow in adoration to this Sacrament so great.
Here is new and perfect worship, all the old must terminate.
Senses cannot grasp this marvel, faith must serve to compensate.
Glory, honor, adoration; let us sing with one accord.
Praised be God, almighty Father, Praised be Christ, His Son our Lord.
Praised be God, the Holy Spirit, triune Godhead be adored Amen.

Priest: You have given them bread from Heaven.
Response: Containing in itself all delight.

Let us Pray: O God, who in this wonderful sacrament have left us memorial of Your passion; grant us we beseech You, so to revere the sacred mysteries of Your Body and Blood, that we may continually find in our souls the fruit of Your redemption; who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.

The Divine praises
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary Most Holy.
Blessed be Her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be Her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph Her Most Chaste Spouse.
Blessed be God in His Angles and in His Saints!


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