“Divine Mercy reaches human beings through the heart of Christ crucified.” – Pope John Paul II
Every year, on the Second Sunday of Easter, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, reflecting on the glorious gift of Christ’s mercy to us. As we prepare our hearts in gratitude to God, we invite you to explore a collection of posts for Divine Mercy Sunday – learn about the history of this holy day, reflect on verses and quotes about God’s mercy, learn how to pray the Chaplet, and more!
The Significance of Divine Mercy Sunday
What do you know about the historical significance of Divine Mercy Sunday? In this post, learn how Pope John Paul II came to declare the Sunday after Easter “Divine Mercy Sunday,” discover how the words of the Chaplet were revealed to a Polish nun in the 1930s, and more.
10 Verses About God’s Mercy
On Divine Mercy Sunday, we’re reminded of the greatest gift of mercy ever given: Christ’s sacrifice. Though we have all sinned, Christ in His mercy gave His life for us so that we could be freed from death and spend eternity with Him. In this post, we invite you to reflect on these 10 verses as we joyfully praise God, thanking Him for giving us freedom and hope in His son Jesus.
10 Psalms About God’s Mercy
God’s mercy abounds; it endures forever. It is offered freely to those who believe in Christ and was exemplified in His sacrifice for our sins and triumphant resurrection. Throughout the Psalms, we find declarations of the Lord’s merciful character and pleas for an outpouring of His abundant mercy. Meditate on 10 Psalms about God’s mercy in this post.
5 Quotes About God’s Mercy from Pope Francis
Over the course of his papacy, Pope Francis was often referred to as the Pope of Mercy. He frequently exhorted the faithful to embrace the selfless mercy of Christ, extending grace to all. In this post, be inspired by these five quotes about Divine Mercy from Pope Francis.
How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Did you know that the reason the Divine Mercy Chaplet is typically prayed at 3:00 p.m. is because that is traditionally recognized as the hour of Christ’s death? In this post, we invite you to watch a video of Msgr. Rossi as he leads the faithful in the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the Crypt Church, and pray along with us.