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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – APRIL 27, 2025
Divine Mercy Sunday was established by Pope John Paul II in 2000, following the canonization of Saint Faustina Kowalska, who received messages from Jesus about His Divine Mercy. The Sunday after Easter was chosen to be a day where Catholics are encouraged to reflect on God's mercy and seek His forgiveness, emphasizing the grace and healing available to all who turn to Him with a repentant heart.
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was born August 25, 1905 in Poland. She entered the convent of Our Lady of Mercy at the age of 20. In 1931, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina in a vision. She saw Jesus clothed in a white garment with His right hand raised in blessing. His left hand was pointed toward his Heart, where two large rays poured out, one red and the other white.
Message of Divine Mercy
Jesus to St. Faustina, excerpts from her Diary
“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.” 6991
“Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus, I trust in You. I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. I also promise victory over [its] enemies already here on earth, especially at the hour of death. I Myself will defend it as My own glory.” 47-481
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To observe the Feast of Divine Mercy fully:
- Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter (or its Vigil).
- Sincerely repent of all our sins.
- Place our complete trust in Jesus.
- Go to Confession, preferably before the Feast.
- Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast (or its Vigil).
- Venerate the image of The Divine Mercy.
- Be merciful to others, through our actions, words, and prayers on their behalf.
To receive the Extraordinary Graces of this Feast, the only conditions are to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday (or the Vigil celebration), by making a good confession beforehand, staying in the state of grace and trusting in His Divine Mercy. A Plenary Indulgence can be obtained by fulfilling the usual conditions.
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What is Mercy Sunday and How to Celebrate it | The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY SCHEDULE AT GOOD SHEPHERD
Communal Recitation Divine Mercy - Novena and Chaplet (prayer aids will be available)Good Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm - ChapelHoly Saturday, April 19 at 7:15 pm - ChapelEaster Sunday, April 20 at 5:30 pm - ChurchMonday-Friday, April 21 - April 25 at 5:20 pm – Church(followed by the Rosary)Saturday, April 26 at 5:00 pm - ChapelDivine Mercy Sunday, April 27 (church)1:30-3:00 pm Adoration2:30-3:30 pm Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet - followed by Benediction.
Celebration with Refreshments in the courtyard afterward.
Please join us! We are looking for a few Parishioners to lead and recite each day please CLICK HERE to sign up!
A Concluding Prayer to Receive the Graces of Divine Mercy Sunday
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, You promised St. Faustina that the soul that has been to Confession [I have] and the soul that receives Holy Communion with trust in Divine Mercy [I have] will receive complete forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Lord, please give me this grace. Jesus, I trust in you. - Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter (or its Vigil).
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