Dear Easter People,

Today, we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday (April 19, 2009).

In 1935, Saint Faustina had a vision of an angel sent by God to chastise a city. She prayed God to forgive them, but she was not heard.  Suddenly she saw the Holy Trinity and felt God's grace within prompting her to pray for God's mercy:

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;
for the sake of His sorrowful Passion,
have mercy on us and on the whole world.

As she continued saying this inspired prayer, the angel became unable to carry out the punishment.  Jesus then made it clear to St. Faustina that He would give tremendous graces to those who would pray this Chaplet and trust in His mercy.

On the cover of this week's bulleting is an image of the Divine Mercy.  "The rays of the picture represent the blood and water which gushed forth from the depth of My Mercy when My agonizing Heart was opened on the Cross.  The pale rays symbolize the water, which is the life of the soul.  These rays shield the soul before the wrath of My Father.  Fortunate is he who lives in their brilliance, for the just hand of God will never reach him."

~Words of Jesus to Saint Faustina~

The Promises of Our Lord

I promise, that the soul that will venerate this picture will not perish. I further promise to that soul victory over its enemies already here on earth and especially in the hour of death. I, Myself, shall defend that soul as my own glory." Our Lord also promised: "When punishments for sins shall come upon the earth, and your native land shall be in extreme abasement, the only salvation will be hope in Divine Mercy. I shall preserve the cities and homes which this picture shall be found; I shall protect likewise those persons who shall venerate and have confidence in My Mercy

As we celebrate this Feast Day that was promulgated by Pope John Paul II, may I suggest that we place this picture in the windows of our homes.  In this way we can proclaim that Jesus, the source of Divine Mercy, is watching over our community during these difficult and unsafe times.  If you have a business along the Avenue, place it in the window so that all who pass by can read the simple prayer:

"Jesus, I place my trust in You."

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