"Before I come as the just Judge, I am coming first as the King of Mercy. Before the day of justice arrives, there will be given to people a sign in the heavens of this sort:
All light in the heavens will be extinguished, and there will be great darkness over the whole earth. Then the sign of the cross will be seen in the sky, and from the openings where the hands and the feet of the Savior were nailed will come forth great lights which will light up the earth for a period of time. This will take place shortly before the last day."
Divine Mercy gets to the heart of Sacred Scripture. In fact, as the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus Christ of God's mercy to sinners" (1849). That summarizes it. Divine Mercy is the Gospel. It's the good news. And so, it gets to the very center of our faith. Moreover, in the words of Pope Benedict XVI, "Divine Mercy is not a secondary devotion, but an integral dimension of Christian faith and prayer." Benedict even goes so far as to say, "Mercy is the central nucleus of the Gospel message."
Websites and Podcasts:
Fr. Chris Alar - Provincial Superior of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception in the United States. Head of the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA.
Saint Faustina’s diary in a Year, Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC
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Books:
Diary Of St. Faustina, St. Faustina, Marian Press, 2000
This is the book that sparked The Divine Mercy devotion -- one of the fastest growing movements in the Catholic Church today. Diary is a dramatic telling of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska's amazing encounter with The Divine Mercy -- our Lord Jesus Christ. On Mercy Sunday 2006, Pope Benedict XVI said, "The mystery of the merciful love of God was the center of the pontificate of my venerable predecessor [Pope John Paul II] ... evidencing that the devotion to Divine Mercy is not a secondary but an integral dimension of a Christian's faith and prayer." Diary chronicles God's message given through St. Faustina to the world to turn to His mercy. In it, we are reminded to trust in the Divine Mercy of Jesus and seek His forgiveness. This book chronicles Faustina’s direct conversation with Jesus. A classic and one of the most important of our time.
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Understanding Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Alar
An insightful, easy-to-read book summarizing the Divine Mercy message and devotion as shared with St. Faustina. This volume unravels the teachings of Jesus Christ about Divine Mercy and its vital role as "mankind's last hope of salvation," offering profound answers and deepening your love for God. Ideal for those seeking clarity and faith.
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7 Secrets of Divine Mercy, Vinny Flynn
This powerful book uncovers why Divine Mercy is central to Christian faith, offering insights from Scripture and the Diary of St. Faustina. Perfect for exploring this pivotal devotion and living a life enriched by mercy, it serves as an essential guide during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Transform your life with Divine Mercy today.
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Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy: The Weapon for our Time, Fr. Ken Geraci
"Spiritual Warfare and Divine Mercy: The Weapons for Our Times" is a crucial guide for modern spiritual warfare, focusing on combating evil through the Divine Mercy devotion. This insightful book helps you recognize the spiritual battle at hand, offering detailed strategies and the profound power of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Equip yourself with divine weapons for persevering in faith.
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Defend Us in Battle: The Promises of St. Michael and the Heavenly Angels, Marge Steinhage Fenelon
The times are tough — we need the help of St. Michael and all the holy angels more than ever! Award-winning author Marge Steinhage Fenelon has written an excellent introduction to devotion to St. Michael, especially by praying the Chaplet of St. Michael.
The Archangel himself made three promises to all who faithfully pray the Chaplet in his honor: an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine choirs of angels when approaching Holy Communion; his continual assistance and that of all the angels throughout life; and, after death, deliverance from Purgatory for themselves and all their relations.
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