Posted on 04/02/2010 6:45:50 AM PDT by NYer
Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Novena to the Divine Mercy which would begin on Good Friday. He gave St. Faustina an intention to pray for on each day of the Novena, saving for the last day the most difficult intention of all, the lukewarm and indifferent of whom He said:
"These souls cause Me more suffering than any others; it was from such souls that My soul felt the most revulsion in the Garden of Olives. It was on their account that I said: 'My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass Me by.' The last hope of salvation for them is to flee to My Mercy."
In her diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her:
"On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy ... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls."
"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.
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.
rayer is the most powerful force in the world. Many of us are confused and discouraged by attitudes
and happenings that seem beyond our control. As we strive to have more and more possessions we see
family values breaking down. In many of us, faith is tepid. We hear so many saying, "I'm Christian, but ...
I don't think it's necessary for me to go to Church every Sunday."
I don't think it's necessary to go to Church on Holy Days."
If my kids go to Mass at Catholic school, that's enough for our family."
If my kids go to religion class that's enough, we shouldn't have to go to Mass too."
Artificial contraception is OK."
Abortion is a right."
As a politician I can set my personal beliefs aside and support abortion.
I can leave my faith behind me as I cast my vote."
I don't think I should have to go to Confession"
I don't commit any sins."
I need to be a little dishonest in order to keep up with others."
A few white lies are alright."
When we become lukewarm in our faith, we can easily become "supermarket" Christians, taking the
things we like from our faith and leaving the more difficult demands of faith behind. We can allow all kinds
of evil to thrive. It can become overwhelming.
Prayer is the most powerful force in the world. What would happen if thousands of us prayed at the same
time? Many of us have seen the "Passion of the Christ" this Lent. We can't help but be moved by Jesus who
died on the cross for our forgiveness and salvation. We can be inspired by Jesus who even forgave those
who put him to death. He was a true man. His faith was anything but "lukewarm."
We are called to be like Jesus. So, what can we do? We can PRAY. What would happen if thousands of us
would pray for and end to abortion? For an end to terrorism? For an end to lukewarm faith?
Let's do it! I'm asking you to make a pledge. It has two parts. The first is to pray the Rosary on Good Friday ...
for an end to abortion, an end to terrorism, an end to domestic and any kind of violence, an end to lukewarm faith.
The second is to begin the Divine Mercy Novena, nine days of special prayers for God's mercy upon those who
need it the most.
When Jesus gave Saint Faustina the intentions to pray for he said about the lukewarm and indifferent,
"These souls cause Me more suffering than any others; it was from such souls that My soul felt
the most revulsion in the Garden of Olives. It was on their account that I said: 'My Father, if it is
possible, let this cup pass Me by.' The last hope of salvation for them is to flee to My Mercy."
In her diary, St. Faustina wrote that Jesus told her:
"On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will
immerse them in this ocean of My mercy ... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength
of My passion, for the graces for these souls."
Pledge to pray the Divine Mercy Novena each day here
I am asking all Catholic men who read this thread to join the Knights of Columbus. If there isn’t a council in your city then start a Parish Council. Talk with your Pastor. He will be overjoyed by what you can do within the Parish. When council 13966 started five years ago we had to bring pots and pans from home to run our first pancake breakfast. Last year we gave out $9,000 in charitable donations.
This is a powerful novena!
Our parish gave out all the information connected with it and will have a special Divine Mercy celebration at its end. ;-)
I would encourage everyone to prayer this Novena! God Bless.
You are obviously not in the northeast! Up here, the K of C Councils are in sad shape. Then again, so are the dioceses.
Thank you for this thread. This chaplet/novena only takes a few minutes. It’s a wonderful break for 3:00 in the afternoon. Everyone! Do it!
Divine Mercy Novema 2010 - Good Friday: Day 1
The Divine Mercy Novena
An Abortionist Turns to Mercy (doctor who performed abortions now witness to Divine Mercy)
Tender Mercies, from Beginning to End [Divine Mercy]
‘I Am Love and Mercy Itself’ (Divine Mercy Is More Than One Day)
Divine Mercy Diary Exerpts - Online
Divine Mercy for our Times
SOLEMN MASS AND CELEBRATION OF DIVINE MERCY - LIVE (2 1/2 hrs.)
The Mystery of Divine Mercy
Reflection: Divine Mercy Sunday
Tender Mercies: The Story of St. Faustina Kowalska and Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy: Yours for the Asking
A World Ablaze With Divine Mercy (Devotions Abound, Thanks Largely To the Laity)
Pope Benedict On Divine Mercy
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy Sunday - message from Saint Faustina Kowalska and link to JPII
Feast of The Divine Mercy - April 23, 2006 - EWTN Program Listing
Apostles of Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy Devotion and Novena
THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA BEGINS ON GOOD FRIDAY.
Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Pro-Life Causes
Divine Mercy Sunday: A Call for Confidence
Divine Mercy Novena Begins on Good Friday
The Message of Divine Mercy
Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy
(Divine) Mercy Blossoms in Asia: American leaders are amazed by growth of Divine Mercy in Far East
I’m glad you posted this.
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