by Candace Niblett, Adoration and Rosary Ministries
This Sunday we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday.
In order to fully understand what Divine Mercy is all about, we need to look at the history of Divine Mercy.
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, chose to give this message to Sister Faustina. Our Lord asked Sister Faustina to tell the whole world of his unfathomable Mercy. Jesus promised to defend throughout their lives all those who would proclaim HIS Mercy to everyone that they would meet. Jesus asks us to be reflections of him through love and Mercy. He reminds us to be merciful towards others, especially towards sinners. Love everyone out of love for Jesus.
Sister Faustina states that she saw Jesus dressed in a white garment with one hand raised in blessing and the other hand was touching his garment. From under the garment came two rays of light, one red and the other pale. Jesus asked Sister Faustina to paint this picture of Him with the words “Jesus I trust in You.” The pale ray symbolizes the water that cleanses our soul, the red ray symbolizes the blood which gives new life to our soul. Jesus wants us to know that he loves us with a never ending love.
Jesus gave Sister Faustina the Divine Chaplet prayer. Jesus requests that we pray this Chaplet daily. We can pray the Divine Chaplet on our Rosary beads. Jesus wants the whole world to know of his infinite mercy. Jesus wants to give Grace to all those who trust in His Mercy. Sister Faustina also explained that Jesus gave to us the Novena of The Divine Chaplet. This novena starts on Good Friday and continues for nine days. Each day will be dedicated to lead a different group of souls and immerse them in the great Mercy of Jesus.
Jesus taught that we not only receive and experience God’s Mercy, but that we are called to practice Mercy towards others. This very special Divine Mercy Sunday may we be kind and gentle reflections of our beloved Savior Jesus Christ and share His love and Mercy with all that we meet.
Note: Please find the red Divine Chaplet prayer booklets on the front table in the Church Lobby. They are also available on the back table in Mary’s chapel.