Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, the Octave of Easter. It is originally based on the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy that Saint Faustina Kowalska reported as part of her encounter with Jesus, where Jesus promises (reputedly said) that a person who goes to Sacramental Confession (the confession may take place some days before) and receives holy communion on that day, shall obtain the total forgiveness of all sins and punishment. Divine Mercy Sunday points us to the merciful love of God that lies behind the whole Paschal Mystery made present for us in the Eucharist. Let us be renewed in our Acts of Mercy as we continue to journey into the Heart of Mercy this Easter season.
Here are some recent acts of mercy from Lent:
Shared a Toy
Forgave someone for being mean
Drove a woman home from Mass
Visited a friend in a nursing home
Cared for a dying woman
Did things when I was told
Did all my homework and cooperated
Made sandwiches for SOME
Was more patient
Prayed for the sick
Helped elderly neighbor when power went off
Comforted a friend who was sad
Was nice to my brother
Did my chores
Helped a neighbor with repairs
Helped Fr. Sepe
Listened
Was nicer to my sister
Gave clothes to the poor
Forgave myself
Be sure to pick up a Year of Mercy car magnet – a great reminder that there are still several months of this Jubilee celebration of mercy. They will be in the church foyer this Saturday & Sunday.
