THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA – 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.”

 

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

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.

DAY 2 REFLECTION (From the diary):

Melting the Hardest of Hearts

“Imagine a large block of ice.  Now imagine that there is a precious coin in the middle of that block.  In order to obtain that coin, the block must melt away.  So it can be with our hearts.  Some hearts have become so hardened over time that there seems little chance of melting them away so as to bring forth the true value and dignity of that person.  But Jesus is a radiant Sun whose rays shine forth with great intensity.  Within His continual presence, even the hardest hearts will melt away” (See Diary #370).

Do you know someone whom you have “written off” because of their continual hardness of heart?  Do you know someone who appears to be unwilling to change, year after year?  Do not lose hope.  Know that if you continually act as a prism through which the Grace and Mercy of God shines, even the hardest heart can be touched.

Lord, I pray, today, for those who are most hardened in their sins.  You know the hearts of all and You know the minds of all.  Please lead me to those in most need of Your Divine Mercy and use me as a channel of Your glorious and warming grace.  Jesus, I trust in You.

NOW, PRAY THE CHAPLET OF MERCY AND THE LITANY

(If you prefer the YouTube version of the Chaplet in songs, which I prepared and would like to receive the Blessing of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, kindly click here, otherwise, scroll down and keep praying)

(Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a glorious way to enter into the abundant Mercy of God.  It only takes a few minutes and can easily be prayed almost anywhere.  Using a rosary, follow the guide below to offer this wonderful prayer.  It is especially good to pray it at the three o’clock hour)

Using a rosary make the sign of the Cross

3 O’Clock Prayer

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You! (3 times)

Introductory Prayers

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

On large bead prior to each decade, 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 the whole world.

On 10 small beads of each decade, pray:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

After all 5 decades of Chaplet are complete, then pray:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (Repeat three times)

Concluding Prayers

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 might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. (Diary, 950)

O Greatly Merciful God, Infinite Goodness, today all mankind calls out from the abyss of its misery to Your mercy — to Your compassion, O God; and it is with its mighty voice of misery that it cries out. Gracious God, do not reject the prayer of this earth’s exiles! O Lord, 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 do Your holy will all through our life and at 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 [Son’s] 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 (Diary, 1570).

LITANY TO THE DIVINE MERCY

+God’s love is the flower – Mercy the fruit.
Let the doubting soul read these considerations on Divine Mercy and become trusting.

Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, better than the heavens, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe, I trust in You

Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate Word, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the Heart of Jesus, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in the founding of Holy Church, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, embracing us, especially at the hour of death, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, crown of all of God’s handiwork, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope, I trust in You.

+ O incomprehensible and limitless Divine Mercy, to extol and adore You worthily, who can? Supreme attribute of Almighty God, You are the sweet hope for sinful man.  Into one hymn yourselves unite, stars, earth and sea, and in one accord, thankfully and fervently sing of the incomprehensible Divine Mercy (Diary 951).

St. Maria Faustina, Pray for us! (x3)

 

Shalom!
Compiled from the “Divine Mercy diary” by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, Vila Medeiros, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com

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Mary
Mary
2 years ago

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!!!

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
2 years ago

Jesus! I trust in You?!!
We ask your mercy on our Priests and Religious that their Ministration will bring us all into your fold!!?

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

To your Divine Mercy we entrust our Priests and all you have placed in positions of authority over us!!!
Jesus! I trust in You.

Phils
Phils
1 year ago

Amen! Jesus I trust in you!

Benjamin
Benjamin
1 year ago

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!

Roses Utsaha
Roses Utsaha
1 year ago

Crucified Jesus, the Divine Mercy of God, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Ominyi Ada
Ominyi Ada
1 year ago

Merciful Jesus, I trust in you. May you show pity on the hardened sinners and grant them repentance, Amen.

Tina Ogbor
Tina Ogbor
1 year ago

St Faustina pray for us.

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

Divine mercy hope of despairing souls, pray for us.

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

Oh Divine Mercy of God, rescue me from my misery.

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

Divine Mercy, accompanying me, my husband and my children through our whole life, We trust in You. Amen

Chukwudi Raphael
Chukwudi Raphael
1 year ago

He mercy on My soul Oh God

Chukwudi Raphael
Chukwudi Raphael
1 year ago

Have Mercy

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

Jesus, I trust in you

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
1 year ago

May the Divine Mercy of GOD be upon me and my Family, Amen! JESUS…. I trust in you

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
1 year ago

Jesus! I trust in you

Njideka Ihionu
Njideka Ihionu
1 year ago

Divine Mercy please touch the hardest Heart of Oliverjude Chidera Ihionu and bless my husband, my daughters with good husbands.
Bless the works of my hands amen

Dorothy Abaver
Dorothy Abaver
1 year ago

Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls, I trust in You.

Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope, I trust in You

Rosemary
Rosemary
1 year ago

Jesus, I Trust in you

Angela Uso
Angela Uso
1 year ago

Amen

Juliet Arinze
Juliet Arinze
1 year ago

Amen

Agbalu Glory francisca
Agbalu Glory francisca
1 year ago

Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life, I trust in You.

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

Jesus, I trust in you Amen

Margaret
Margaret
1 year ago

Ame

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
1 year ago

Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls, I trust in you, Amen .

Oketola M.O
Oketola M.O
6 months ago

St..Maria Faustina , pray for us .
Amen

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
6 months ago

Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls, I trust in You.

Anyanwu Akachi Kizito
Anyanwu Akachi Kizito
6 months ago

Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, I trust in You.

Francis Emmanuella
Francis Emmanuella
6 months ago

Jesus I Trust in you

Mary Marie
Mary Marie
6 months ago

Jesus I trust in You

Franca Ekhosuehi
Franca Ekhosuehi
6 months ago

Jesus I trust in you…

Itohan umole
Itohan umole
6 months ago

Jesus, I trust in You

Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
Ezeugwu Eucharia #G6sssa3 Done
6 months ago

Divine mercy, source of happiness and joy, i trust in you.

Akaju Rita Adaeze
Akaju Rita Adaeze
6 months ago

Divine Mercy astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints, I trust in you Amen.

Anthonia Nwidadah
Anthonia Nwidadah
6 months ago

Divine Mercy calling us from nothing into existence, I trust in You!

MaryAnthony Bassey
MaryAnthony Bassey
6 months ago

We commit Priests and Religious to the Divine Mercy of God for sanctification.

Dennis Ukange
Dennis Ukange
6 months ago

O blood and Water, which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in you.

Adeyanju Adenike Regina
Adeyanju Adenike Regina
6 months ago

Jesus,I trust in you ……. Amen

Benedicta Wiggle
Benedicta Wiggle
6 months ago

Lord, hear our prayers for hardened hearts. Jesus, I trust in You

Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
6 months ago

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
6 months ago

Amen!!!

Ayaka Daniel Esekwe
Ayaka Daniel Esekwe
6 months ago

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You

Roselyn Ariteshurma Okuku
Roselyn Ariteshurma Okuku
6 months ago

Divine Mercy inspiring hope against all hope, I trust in you.

Justina Akende
Justina Akende
6 months ago

Divine Mercy, only hope for despairing souls,I trust in you.

Priscilla
Priscilla
6 months ago

Jesus I trust in you

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
6 months ago

For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world

Nancy
Nancy
6 months ago

Jesus, unfathomable ocean of mercy and compassion, I trust in you.

Adeola Odedeji
Adeola Odedeji
6 months ago

Jesus I trust in you. May your mercy speak for me . Grant my fervent petitions Amen

Pat Igbenije
Pat Igbenije
6 months ago

Jesus I trust in You

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