History of the Divine Mercy Novena
The Divine Mercy Novena is rooted in the private revelations of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who lived in the early 20th century. Between 1931 and 1938, Jesus appeared to her several times, revealing His great desire that the world come to trust in God’s mercy. These revelations are recorded in her diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul.
Jesus asked Saint Faustina to promote devotion to His Divine Mercy through specific prayers and practices. One of these is the Divine Mercy Novena, which He instructed should begin on Good Friday and end on the Saturday before Divine Mercy Sunday. During this novena, different groups of souls are prayed for each day, including sinners, priests, the faithful, and the whole world. Jesus promised special graces to those who pray it with trust and sincerity.
At the heart of the novena is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, which Jesus taught to Saint Faustina. Through this prayer, the faithful offer to God the Father the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, asking for mercy for themselves and for the whole world. Jesus promised that souls who pray the chaplet would receive great mercy, especially at the hour of death.
After years of initial misunderstanding and restrictions, devotion to Divine Mercy was fully approved by the Church. In the year 2000, Pope Saint John Paul II canonized Saint Faustina and officially established Divine Mercy Sunday for the entire Church.
Today, the Divine Mercy Novena is prayed by Catholics all over the world. It reminds the faithful that no sin is greater than God’s mercy and calls everyone to trust in Jesus, live mercifully toward others, and turn to God with confidence and hope.
DAY 1 (GOOD FRIDAY)
Today bring
to Me ALL MANKIND, ESPECIALLY ALL SINNERS, and immerse them in the ocean of My
mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into which the loss
of souls plunges Me.
Most
Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive
us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place in Your
infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate
Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You by Your love which
unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Oh
omnipotence of Divine Mercy,
Salvation
of sinful people,
You are a
sea of mercy and compassion;
You aid
those who treat You with humility.
Eternal
Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor
sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For the sake of
His sorrowful Passion show us Your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of
Your mercy for ever and ever. Amen
Now pray
the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy
DIVINE
MERCY PRAYER
Make the
sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O
Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy
opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and
Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us,
I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF
DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the
five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal
Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly
beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in
atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the
sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God,
Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3
times)
SILENT
PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria
Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF
DIVINE MERCY
Lord have
mercy
Christ have
mercy
Lord have
mercy
Christ hear
us
God the
Father of heaven
God the
Son, Redeemer of the world
God the
Holy Spirit
Holy
Trinity, one God
Divine
Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine
Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine
Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine
Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine
Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine
Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine
Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine
Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine
Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine
Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine
Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine
Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine
Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine
Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine
Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine
Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine
Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine
Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine
Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine
Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine
Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine
Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine
Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine
Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine
Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine
Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine
Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine
Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine
Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine
Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine
Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine
Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine
Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal
God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible.
Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we
may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your
holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF
DIVINE MERCY
O greatly
merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of
misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of
misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this
earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted
with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot
ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on
increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will
all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your
mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with
confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you
alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all
our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through
an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 2 (HOLY SATURDAY)
Today bring to Me THE SOULS OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave Me strength to endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels My mercy flows out upon mankind.
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service, that they may perform worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in Heaven.
The fountain of God’s love
Dwells in pure hearts,
Bathed in the Sea of Mercy Radiant as stars,
bright as the dawn.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in Your vineyard—upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 3 (EASTER SUNDAY)
Today bring to Me ALL DEVOUT AND FAITHFUL SOULS, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. These souls brought Me consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were that drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.
Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy, You impart Your graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from It. We beg this grace of You by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely.
The miracles of mercy are impenetrable.
Neither the sinner nor just one will fathom them.
When You cast upon us an eye of pity,
You draw us all closer to Your love.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the inheritance of Your Son. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, grant them Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they never fail in love or lose the treasure of the holy faith, but rather, with all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify Your boundless mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 4 (EASTER MONDAY)
Today bring to Me THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD AND THOSE WHO DO NOT YET KNOW ME. I was thinking also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Heart. Immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.
Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who do not believe in God and of those who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart.
May the light of Your love
Enlighten the souls in darkness;
Grant that these souls will know You
And, together with us, praise Your mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who do not believe in You, and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it is to love You. Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 5 (EASTER TUESDAY)
Today bring to Me THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE SEPARATED THEMSELVES FROM MY CHURCH, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart, that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church, My wounds heal and in this way they alleviate My Passion.
Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Church. Draw them by Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to glorify the generosity of Your mercy.
Even for those who have torn the garment of your unity,
A fount of mercy flows from Your Heart.
The omnipotence of Your mercy, Oh God.
Can lead these souls also out of error.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Son’s Church, who have squandered Your blessings and misused Your graces by obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your own Son and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in His Most Compassionate Heart. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 6 (EASTER WEDNESDAY)
Today bring to Me THE MEEK AND HUMBLE SOULS AND THE SOULS OF LITTLE CHILDREN, and immerse them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart. They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels, who will keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. Only the humble soul is capable of receiving My grace. I favor humble souls with My confidence.
Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father’s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy.
A truly gentle and humble soul
Already here on earth the air of paradise breathes,
And in the fragrance of her humble heart
The Creator Himself delights.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek souls, upon humble souls, and upon little children who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne. Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them: Bless the whole world, that all souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 7 (EASTER THURSDAY)
Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY, and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over my Passion and entered most deeply into My spirit. They are living images of My Compassionate Heart. These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life. Not one of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend each one of them at the hour of death.
Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they go forward, confident of Your mercy; and united to You, O Jesus, they carry all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely, but Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life.
A soul who praises the goodness of her Lord
Is especially loved by Him.
She is always close to the living fountain
And draws graces from Mercy Divine.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their hearts, overflowing with joy, sing a canticle of mercy to You, O Most High! I beg You O God: Show them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who said to them, I Myself will defend as My own glory, during their lifetime, and especially at the hour of their death, those souls who will venerate My fathomless mercy. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 8 (EASTER FRIDAY)
Today bring to Me THE SOULS WHO ARE DETAINED IN PURGATORY, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice.
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your mercy may be celebrated.
From that terrible heat of the cleansing fire
Rises a plaint to Your mercy,
And they receive comfort, refreshment, relief
In the stream of mingled Blood and Water.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.
DAY 9 (EASTER SATURDAY)
Today bring to Me SOULS WHO HAVE BECOME LUKEWARM, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I cried out: ‘Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be Your will.’ For them, the last hope of salvation is to run to My mercy.
Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love, let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
Fire and ice cannot be joined,
Either the fire dies, or the ice melts.
But by Your mercy, O God,
You can make up for all that is lacking.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross: Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy. Amen.
Now pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Divine Mercy.
DIVINE MERCY PRAYER
Make the sign of the cross: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
Opening Prayer
You died, O Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. Oh fount of love, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.
(Pray in silence) and then say:
O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You (3times)
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
One Our Father… One Hail Mary… I Believe (Creed)
(Praying the five (5) decades, each decade begins with):
On the large bead of your rosary, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of those of the whole world.
On the small ten beads of your rosary, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful passion; have mercy on us and on the whole world.
At the conclusion of the five decades, pray:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (3 times)
SILENT PRAYER AND PETITIONS
St. Maria Faustina, pray for us.
LITANY OF DIVINE MERCY
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Christ hear us
God the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God
Divine Mercy gushing forth from the bosom of the Father… I Trust in You
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God,
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery,
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, Human or angelic,
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness,
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the person of the Incarnate Word
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus,
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host,
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the sacrament of Holy Baptism
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death,
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life,
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life,
Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell,
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners,
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints,
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery,
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence,
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of his hands,
Divine Mercy, sweet relieve for anguished hearts,
Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear,
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls,
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope,
Let us pray
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless, and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible. Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we may not become despondent but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is love and mercy itself.
A PRAYER OF DIVINE MERCY
O greatly merciful God, infinite goodness, today all mankind calls out from its abyss of misery to Your great compassion, O God, and it is with this mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O God, goodness beyond our understanding, who are acquainted with our misery through and through, and know that by our own power we cannot ascend to You. We implore you: anticipate us with your grace and keep on increasing Your mercy in us, that we may faithfully carry out Your holy will all through our lives and at the death’s hour. Let the omnipotence of Your mercy shield us from the darts of our salvation’s enemies, that we may with confidence, as Your children await Your final coming that day known to you alone. And we expect to obtain everything promised us by Jesus in spite of all our wretchedness for Jesus is our hope, through His merciful heart as through an open gate we pass through to heaven. Amen.