THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA – 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.”

 

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

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.

DAY 3 REFLECTION (From the diary): 

The Power of a Generous Love

“There are so many souls who are in need of our prayers and are in need of the Mercy of God.  These are those souls who are stuck firm in their sin.  We may pray for them but it seems to have little effect.  What more can we do?  Sometimes, the greatest intercession we can make is a heart filled with the most generous love.  We must strive diligently to have the most pure and relentless love for these souls.  God will see this love and will turn His gaze of love upon them as a result of the love He sees in our hearts” (See Diary #383).

Who is that person in such need of the Mercy of God?  Is there a family member, a coworker, a neighbour, or friend who appears to remain obstinate toward God and His Mercy?  Commit yourself to the most generous love you can offer that person and give it to God as your intercession.  Allow God to gaze upon this person through your love.

Lord, so often I fail to love as You desire me to love.  I am selfish and judgmental toward others.  Soften my heart and then place in my heart the most generous love I have ever felt.  Help me to turn that love to those in most need of Your Divine Mercy.  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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Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
2 years ago

Jesus! I trust in You!!!
May our trust never be confounded.

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
1 year ago

Merciful Jesus! I trust in You!!
To You Lord I commend each and every member of my family and all whom you have brought into my SALFIVIC journey home.

Fimbert Chikere Madu 561
Fimbert Chikere Madu 561
1 year ago

Merciful JESUS, I trust in you

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

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

Chinwe Ibe
Chinwe Ibe
1 year ago

May the Divine Mercy and Assistance remain always with us both now and forever more,

Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
Uchenna Aham-Anyanwu
1 year ago

St. Maria Faustina, Pray for us! Amen Amen

Ezendiokwere Ujunwa Scholastica
Ezendiokwere Ujunwa Scholastica
1 year ago

Jesus, I Trust In You
Merciful Jesus I Trust In You
St Maria Faustian
Pray For Us

Nancy
Nancy
1 year ago

Praying with Padre Chinaka is always a delight. May God bless and protect us, and answer all our prayers, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Nancy
Nancy
1 year ago

Jesus, I trust in you.

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
1 year ago

Jesus. I trust in you.

Magdalene Omono
Magdalene Omono
1 year ago

Jesus I trust in you!

Emeka Alu
Emeka Alu
1 year ago

Amen

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
1 year ago

Jesus I Trust In You!
Amen

Tina Ogbor
Tina Ogbor
1 year ago

St Maria Faustina pray for us Amen

Sa'adatu Anne Akough
Sa'adatu Anne Akough
1 year ago

Maria Faustina pray for me to obtain deliverance of my sons and husband from Satanic bondages and bring them to start taking holy communion again .amen. Thank you Jesus !!!

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
1 year ago

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

Oboiseoye P. Chigbue
Oboiseoye P. Chigbue
1 year ago

This is a wonderful prayer

Emilia
Emilia
1 year ago

St Maria Faustina, pray for us

Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
Ngosoo Perpetua Chia
1 year ago

Jesus I trust in you Amen

Igwesi Victoria
Igwesi Victoria
1 year ago

Merciful Jesus have mercy on us and the world

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

Merciful Jesus, I trust in You

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
1 year ago

Amen

Angela Uso
Angela Uso
1 year ago

Amen

Njideka Ihionu
Njideka Ihionu
1 year ago

Divine Jesus please bring back my sons Oliverjude Chidera Ihionu and John Henry back to Sacrament
Give good husbands to Queen and Janefrances my daughters
Work with me in my office
Bless my husband and protect him..

Juliet Arinze
Juliet Arinze
1 year ago

Amen

Margaret
Margaret
1 year ago

Amen

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
1 year ago

JESUS…… I trust in You, Amen!

SCHOLASTICA
SCHOLASTICA
1 year ago

Jesus! I trust in you.
Mighty Jesus! I trust in you.
When I see you! I rejoice.

ChiomaPat
ChiomaPat
1 year ago

Most merciful Jesus. I trust in you. Amen

Malagu Cynthia ifeoma
Malagu Cynthia ifeoma
8 months ago

St Maria Faustina.. pray for my family and i

Roselyn Ariteshurma Okuku
Roselyn Ariteshurma Okuku
8 months ago

Divine Mercy lifting us out of every misery, l trust in you.

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
8 months ago

Jesus I trust in you.

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
8 months ago

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

Anyanwu Akachi Kizito
Anyanwu Akachi Kizito
8 months ago

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

Ominyi Ada
Ominyi Ada
8 months ago

Oh Ocean of Mercy, receive our prayers and be merciful to us, Amen. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you, Amen.

Nancy
Nancy
8 months ago

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.

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

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
8 months ago

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

Victoria
Victoria
8 months ago

Amen

Leticia Otomewo
Leticia Otomewo
8 months ago

May GOD Almighty grant me and mine Divine Mercy, Amen!!

JESUS….. I trust in you

Agnes Hanmaikyur
Agnes Hanmaikyur
8 months ago

Jesus! I trust You.

Adeyanju Adenike Regina
Adeyanju Adenike Regina
8 months ago

St. Maria Faustina, Pray for us……Amen

Benedicta Wiggle
Benedicta Wiggle
8 months ago

Lord, so often I fail to love as You desire me to love. I am selfish and judgmental toward others. Soften my heart and then place in my heart the most generous love I have ever felt. Help me to turn that love to those in most need of Your Divine Mercy. Jesus, I trust in You.

Justina Akende
Justina Akende
8 months ago

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

MAGDALENE OMONO
MAGDALENE OMONO
8 months ago

Jesus I trust in you! Thank you Jesus

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
8 months ago

Divine Mercy……..i trust in you

Franca Ekhosuehi
Franca Ekhosuehi
8 months ago

Jesus I trust in you…

Chris Onyegbule
Chris Onyegbule
8 months ago

May the unfailing love of God continue to protect and never forsaken us. Amen. Divine Mercy of God, I trust in you.

Philomena
Philomena
8 months ago

We are called to have a generous love for God. A love that will be extended to all people, especially those who offend us and wish us bad. Loving God unconditionally brings this gift.
Jesus forgave his

Anthonia Nwidadah
Anthonia Nwidadah
8 months ago

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

chibugo Maureen
chibugo Maureen
8 months ago

Jesus I trust you

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