This Sunday, May 1st, is Divine Mercy Sunday. As written by St. Faustina in her diary, anyone who participates in the Mass and receives the sacraments of Confession and the Eucharist on this day is assured by Jesus of full remission of their sins. In addition, there is a plenary indulgence that can be gained on this day. It is granted (under the usual conditions of sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer for the intentions of the Pope) to the faithful who, on Divine Mercy Sunday, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honour of Divine Mercy, or who, in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!"). To read the full decree and learn of other ways to gain the indulgence (specially for those who cannot or have no way of participating, click on the link above - plenary indulgence).
To learn how to prepare for this Feast, and how to make a good confession, click here and here.
How merciful the Lord is! If only all parishes celebrate this Feast. If your parish does not celebrate this, please remind them of their duty to spread the devotion so that more souls can avail of God's mercy and refer the pastor to the full decree.
Jesus, King of Mercy, I trust in You!
Jesus, King of Mercy, I trust in You!
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