Divine Mercy Novena
Start the Novena on Good Friday and complete it on the Octave of Easter.
If possible, attend a special Divine Mercy mass on the Sunday after Easter.
Pope John Paul II announced during the solemn
ceremony for the canonization of Maria Faustina Kowalska that, in her honor,
throughout the world, "the second Sunday after Easter will be designated
Divine Mercy Sunday, a perennial invitation to the Christian world to face,
with confidence in Divine Goodness, the difficulties and trials that await
humankind in the coming years."
Let us pray together that during these most holy days all may come to
love and adore His Eucharistic Heart, and experience the fullness of His
Life- giving Mercy.
Jesus told Blessed Faustina Kowalska, "I desire that Adoration
(before The Most Blessed Sacrament) take place (throughout the world),
for the intention of imploring Mercy for the world."
"The Spirit and the Bride say: 'Come!'
And let him who hears say, 'Come!'
Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and
whoever wishes, let him take the free
gift of the water of life." AMEN. (Rev. 22: 17)
NOVENA OF DIVINE MERCY
Imprimatur: John A. Marshall, Bishop of Springfield, Mass.
After the prayers specific to the day, recite the CHAPLET of Divine Mercy.
FIRST DAY
Today bring to Me
ALL MANKIND, ESPECIALLY ALL SINNERS
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and
to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which we place
in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most
Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You
by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor
sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For the
sake of His sorrowful Passion show us Your mercy, that we may praise the
omnipotence of Your mercy forever and ever. Amen.
SECOND DAY
Today bring to Me
THE SOULS OF PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS
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.
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.
THIRD DAY
Today bring to Me
ALL DEVOUT AND FAITHFUL SOULS
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.
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.
FOURTH DAY
Today bring to Me
THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE IN GOD AND THOSE WHO DO NOT YET KNOW ME
Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive
into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who do
not believe in God and of those who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of
Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your
wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your
Most Compassionate Heart.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who do not
yet believe in You, and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are
enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light
of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it it to love
You. Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your mercy for
endless ages. Amen.
FIFTH DAY
Today bring to Me
THE SOULS OF THOSE WHO HAVE SEPARATED THEMSELVES FROM MY CHURCH
Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who
seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the
souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Church. Draw them by
Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the
abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too,
come to glorify the generosity of Your mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who have
separated themselves from Your Son’s Church, who have squandered Your
blessings and misused Your graces by obstinately persisting in their errors.
Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your own Son and upon His
bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are
enclosed in His Most Compassionate Heart. Bring it about that they also may
glorify Your great mercy for endless ages. Amen
SIXTH DAY
Today bring to Me
THE MEEK AND HUMBLE SOULS AND THE SOULS OF LITTLE CHILDREN
Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, "Learn from Me for I am meek
and humble of heart." Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate
Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father’s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek souls, upon humble souls,
and upon little children who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most
Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance of
Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne.
Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these
souls and by the delight You are in them: Bless the whole world, that all
souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
SEVENTH DAY
Today bring to Me
THE SOULS WHO ESPECIALLY VENERATE AND GLORIFY MY MERCY
Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of
Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and
venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very
power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they
go forward, confident of Your mercy; and united to You, O Jesus, they carry
all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely, but
Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and
venerate Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who
are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a
living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their hearts,
overflowing with joy, sing a canticle of mercy to You, O Most High! I beg
You O God: Show them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have
placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who
said to them that during their life, but especially at the hour of death,
the souls who will venerate this fathomless mercy of His, He, Himself, will
defend as His glory. Amen.
EIGHTH DAY
Today bring to Me
THE SOULS WHO ARE DETAINED IN PURGATORY
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I
bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory,
souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your
justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your
Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your
mercy may be celebrated.
Eternal Father, turn our merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory,
who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the
sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His
most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under
Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the
Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there
is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen.
NINTH DAY
Today bring to Me
SOULS WHO HAVE BECOME LUKEWARM
Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls
into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure
love let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep
loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the
omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love,
and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls who are
nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of
Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour
agony on the Cross: Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy. Amen.