Saturday, April 11, 2009

Divine Mercy (day 2)

Prayer for Novena Day Two:

Today bring to Me the Souls of Priests and Religious, and immerse them in My unfathomable mercy. It was they who gave me 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 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.
Preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday
To observe this feast we should commence a Novena to the Divine Mercy on Good Friday, the Novena includes special intentions for each day and is concluded with the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Celebrate the feast on the first Sunday after Easter.
Come to Jesus with a humble and contrite heart, repent of all your sins.
Firmly trust in the Divine Mercy of Jesus.
Go to confession (with a priest) on that day if possible, otherwise seven days before or after the feast, as approved by the Church.
Receive Holy Communion on the Day of the Feast.
Venerate the image of Divine Mercy.
Be merciful as God is merciful. Practice works of Mercy, physically by helping others or spiritually by prayers of intercession.

1 comment:

Adrienne said...

Happy Easter vigil, Ashley