Divine Mercy Novena
begins on Good Friday.
Read that days meditation, then pray the chaplet
It is said on ordinary Rosary beads.
CHAPLET
First say one Our Father, Hail Mary, and The Creed.
Then Bring Group Of Souls
Then on each large bead say the following..
On the Our Father beads say the following words:
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.
Then on each small bead you are to say the following words:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion have
mercy on us and on the whole world.
In conclusion say these words three times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy immortal One,
have mercy on us and on the whole world.
First Day (Good Friday)
Today, bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them
in the ocean of My mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter
grief into which the loss of souls plunges Me.
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 the 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
O omnipotence of Divine Mercy, Salvation of sinful man, You are a sea of
mercy and compassion You aid him who entreats You with humility
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
Recite The Chaplet
Second Day
Today bring to Me the souls of priests and religious, and immerse them in
My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave Me the strength to endure My
bitter Passion. Through them, as through channels, My mercy flows out upon
mankind.
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace
in us, that we may perform worthy works of mercy, and that all who see us
may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven.
The fountain of God's love dwells in pure hearts, bathed in the Sea of Mercy, radiant as stars, bright as the dawn.
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
Recite The Chaplet
Third Day
Today bring to Me all devout and faithful souls, and immerse them in the
ocean of My mercy. These souls brought Me consolation on the Way of the Cross.
They were that drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.
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 of You
by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart
burns so fiercely. The miracles of mercy are impenetrable. Neither the
sinner nor just one will fathom them. When You cast upon us an eye of pity,
You draw us all closer to Your love.
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.
Recite The Chaplet
Fourth Day
Today bring to Me the pagans and those who do not yet know me. I was thinking
also of them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My
Heart. Immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.
Most Compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into
the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of pagans 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.
May the light of Your love Enlighten the souls in darkness; grant that these
souls will know You and, together with us, praise Your mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of pagans 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 is to love You. Grant that they, too, may extol
the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Fifth Day
Today bring to Me the souls of heretics and schismatics, and immerse them
in the ocean of My mercy. During My bitter Passion they tore at My Body and
Heart; that is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church, My wounds
heal, and in this way they alleviate My Passion.
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 heretics and schismatics. 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 adore the generosity of
Your mercy.
Even for those who have torn the garment of Your unity, a fount of mercy
flows from Your Heart. The omnipotence of Your mercy, 0 God, Can lead these
souls also out of error.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of heretics and schismatics,
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 the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus.
Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for endless ages.
Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Sixth Day
Today bring to Me the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children,
and immerse them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart.
They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels,
who would keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of
grace. Only the humble soul is able to receive My grace. I favor humble souls
with My confidence.
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, 0 Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love
and mercy
A truly gentle and humble soul already here on earth the air of paradise
breathes, and in the fragrance of her humble heart The Creator Himself delights.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek and humble souls, and upon
the souls of little children, who are enfolded in the abode which is the
Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance
to 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 take in them: bless the whole world, that all
souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages.
Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Seventh Day
Today bring to Me the souls who especially venerate and glorify My mercy,
and immerse them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over My Passion and
entered most deeply into My Spirit. They are living images of My Compassionate
Heart. These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life.
Not one of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend
each one of them at the hour of death.
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. These souls are united to Jesus and
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. A soul who
praises the goodness of her Lord She is always close to the living fountain
And draws graces from Mercy Divine.
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 spirit, overflowing with
joy, sings a canticle of mercy to You, 0 Most High! I beg You 0 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,
I Myself will defend as My own glory, during their lifetime, and especially
at the hour of their death, those souls who will venerate My fathomless mercy.
Amen
Recite The Chaplet
Eighth Day
Today bring to Me the souls who are in the prison of Purgatory, and immerse
them in the abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their
scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making
retribution to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw
all the indulgences from th treasury of My Church and offer them on their
behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually
offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice.
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 the purifying fire, that in that place, too, the power
of Your mercy may be praised. From the terrible heat of the cleansing fire
rises a plaint to Your mercy, and they receive comfort, refreshment, relief
In the stream of mingled Blood and Water.
Eternal Father, turn Your 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 than through the
Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there
is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen
Recite The Chaplet
Ninth Day
Today bring to Me souls who have become lukewarm, and immerse them in the
abyss of My mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered
the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls.
They were the reason I cried out: "Father, take this cup away from Me, if
it be Your will." For them, the last hope of salvation is to flee to My mercy.
Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls
into the abode of Y6ur 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. 0 Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise
the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardour of Your
love; and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your
power. Fire and ice cannot be joined; Either the fire dies, or the ice melts.
But by Your mercy, 0 God, You can make up for all that is lacking. 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.
Recite The Chaplet
Mercy Sunday
The Lord wants this day reserved as "Mercy Sunday". In order to complete
the Novena one must go to Confession, Mass, and Holy Communion on this first
Sunday After Easter. Ask a priest to hear you Confession before Mass and
Holy Communion.
Jesus said... Whoever receives the Source of Life [That is, goes to Holy
Communion, (and Confession within 8 days of the Feast)] On this day will
be granted complete forgivness of sins and punishment. Let no soul be afraid
to aproach the Fount of my Mercy (Confession) even though its sins be as
scarlet.
The Blessed Virgin Said... It is only in Eternity that we shall know the Great Mystery effected in us by Holy bv Communion.
Jesus said to Sr. Faustina: My daughter, Tell the whole world about My Inconceivable
Mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and a shelter for all
souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My
tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls
who approach the fount of My mercy. The soul that will go to Confession and
receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment.
On that day are open all the divin floodgates through which graces flow.
Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet.
My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able
to fathom throughout all eternity. Everything that exists has come forth
from the very depths of My most tender mercy.
Every soul in its relation to Me will contemplate My love and mercy throughout
eternity. The Feast of Mercy emerged from My very depths of tenderness.
It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after
Easter. Mankind will not have peace until it turns to the Fount of My Mercy.