October 5, 2024 – Saint of the Day—Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska:

“Saint Faustina is linked with the Divine Mercy prayer recited each day at 3:00 pm.”

Here is her prayer:

“You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O fount of life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty yourself our on us.

O blood and water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust you. (repeat three times)

Eternal Father, I offer you the body and blood, sould and divinity of your dearly beloved son, our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have Mercy on us and the whole world. (repeat ten times)

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have Mercy on us and on the whole world.” (repeat three times)

Saint Faustina had seen visions of Jesus where she reported she received this prayer in conversation with Him. Faustina reported that Jesus made specific promises regarding the recitation of these prayers. Specifically, that those who recite this prayer at the hour of their death or in the presence of the dying, will themselves receive great mercy. Of course, every day should begin and end in prayer—and everything in between should have a prayer-like quality to it. Holy G-d, Holy and Mighty, Holy and Immortal, have Mercy on us and on the whole world.

Pastor Dave