The Message of Divine Mercy | Episode 22

On a February evening in 1931, Jesus appeared to a young nun, sister Faustina, and asked her to spread a devotion to His Divine Mercy. Mikki and Deanna sit down to discuss the Divine Mercy devotion, as well as what mercy means and the various places mercy is emphasized in the Gospels. 

 

SHOW NOTES

Recommended Resources: 

> The Divine Mercy website

> Diary: Divine Mercy in my Soul by St. Faustina Kowlaska

> Divine Mercy for Moms by Michele Faehnle & Emily Jaminet

 

A Prayer for Divine Transformation from Within

O Most Holy Trinity! As many times as I breathe, as many times as my heart beats, as many times as my blood pulsates through my body, so many thousand times do I want to glorify Your mercy.

I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living reflection, O Lord. May the greatest of all divine attributes, that of Your unfathomable mercy, pass through my heart and soul to my neighbor.

Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never suspect or judge from appearances, but look for what is beautiful in my neighbors’ souls and come to their rescue. 

Help me, that my ears may be merciful, so that I may give heed to my neighbors’ needs and not be indifferent to their pains and moanings. 

Help me, O Lord, that my tongue may be merciful, so that I should never speak negatively of my neighbor, but have a word of comfort and forgiveness for all.

Help me, O Lord, that my hands may be merciful and filled with good deeds, so that I may do only good to my neighbors and take upon myself the more difficult and toilsome tasks. 

Help me, that my feet may be merciful, so that I may hurry to assist my neighbor, overcoming my own fatigue and weariness. My true rest is in the service of my neighbor.  

Help me, O Lord, that my heart may be merciful so that I myself may feel all the sufferings of my neighbor.  I will refuse my heart to no one. I will be sincere even with those who, I know, will abuse my kindness. And I will lock myself up in the most merciful Heart of Jesus. I will bear my own suffering in silence. May Your mercy, O Lord, rest upon me. Amen.