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Dec 3, 2024
Divine Mercy Sunday: A Celebration of God’s Endless Love
On the first Sunday after Easter, the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast that radiates the boundless love and mercy of God. Rooted in the revelations of St. Faustina Kowalska, this day invites us to reflect on the depths of God’s mercy and His call for us to trust in His forgiveness and extend mercy to others.
What is Divine Mercy Sunday?
Divine Mercy Sunday was instituted by Pope John Paul II in 2000 during the canonization of St. Faustina. The feast springs from the visions and writings of St. Faustina, a Polish nun who recorded her mystical encounters with Jesus in her diary, now a book called Divine Mercy in My Soul.
In one vision, Jesus expressed His desire for this feast, saying:
"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. The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment." (Diary, 699)
Divine Mercy Sunday reminds us that God’s mercy is available to all, no matter how great our sins. The celebration includes veneration of the Divine Mercy Image, recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and an invitation to participate in the Sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist.
5 Powerful Quotes from St. Faustina’s Diary
On God’s Endless Mercy:
"Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is greater than your sins and those of the entire world." (Diary, 699)
On Trusting in Jesus:
"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." (Diary, 1578)
On the Eucharist:
"I desire to unite Myself with human souls; My great delight is to unite Myself with souls. Know, My daughter, that when I come to a human heart in Holy Communion, My hands are full of all kinds of graces which I want to give to the soul." (Diary, 1385)
On the Sacrament of Confession:
"When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I myself act in your soul." (Diary, 1602)
On the Feast of Divine Mercy:
"On that day, all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me." (Diary, 699)
Living Divine Mercy
The message of Divine Mercy is not just for a single day but a way of life. We are called to:
Trust in God’s Mercy: Place complete faith in His forgiveness and providence.
Receive His Mercy: Frequently participate in the Sacraments, especially Confession and the Eucharist.
Be Merciful to Others: Share acts of kindness, forgiveness, and love, reflecting God’s mercy to the world.
Experience Streams of Mercy on Tabella
Dive deeper into the message of Divine Mercy by listening to our Streams of Mercy Playlist, available on the Tabella App. This series features meditations from St. Faustina’s Diary, exploring themes like forgiveness, trust, and Christ’s infinite love.
Through these reflections, you’ll find inspiration to embrace God’s mercy more fully in your life and share it with others. Let this Divine Mercy Sunday be a turning point—a moment to say with St. Faustina, “Jesus, I trust in You.”
Celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy by encountering God’s love and mercy in a profound way. Don’t miss the opportunity to be transformed by His grace. Start your journey with Streams of Mercy today.
