Thursday, March 20, 2008

NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY



Words of Jesus as revealed to Sister Faustina, as written in her diary.
"I have opened My Heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust. Sinners will attain justification, and the just will be strengthened in goodness" (Diary, 1520). [http://www.faustina-message.com/index.htm]

Today Good Friday is the start to the novena to the Divine Mercy as revealed to the handmaid of the Lord St. Faustina of Poland. Pope John Paul II promoted this devotion and as a sign of election to God's Favor, he passed away on the Vigil of the Feast of Mercy.

Let us pray for the Catholic Church that the Lord will give us the grace of eternal perseverance until He comes to Judge the World.

Intentions of the Novena

First Day - for all Mankind and for Sinners
Second Day - for priests and Religious
Third Day - for the Devout and Faithful
Fourth Day - for the Unbeliever and for those who do not know God
Fifth day - for the separated Brethren
Sixth Day - for the Humble souls
Seventh Day - for the Devotees of the Divine Mercy

Sister Faustina was also instructed to recite the chaplet. [http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/mercy/dmmap.htm]

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