Welcome to Our Divine Mercy Ministry

“Jesus, I Trust in You”

In the depths of God’s infinite love lies a treasure beyond measure—the Divine Mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Divine Mercy Ministry exists to help you discover, embrace, and share this extraordinary gift that flows from the very heart of God, a wellspring of grace that never ceases to pour forth upon humanity.

The Heart of Divine Mercy

The Divine Mercy devotion, revealed to Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s, is not merely a pious practice but a profound encounter with the merciful love of God. Through mystical visions and locutions, Jesus revealed to Saint Faustina the depths of His mercy, saying: “I desire that the whole world know My infinite mercy. I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy.”

At its core, Divine Mercy is the love of God actively reaching out to sinful humanity. It is God’s compassionate response to our brokenness, His tender embrace of our wounded hearts, and His promise of redemption for all who turn to Him with trust. As Jesus told Saint Faustina, “My mercy is greater than your sins, and those of the entire world.”

The Sacred Scripture echoes this truth throughout its pages: “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love” (Psalm 103:8), and “His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 136:1). Saint Paul reminds us that God is “rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions” (Ephesians 2:4-5).

Divine Mercy in Our Liturgical Life

The Divine Mercy devotion beautifully complements and enriches our liturgical celebrations throughout the Church year. The Feast of Divine Mercy, celebrated on the Second Sunday of Easter (also known as Divine Mercy Sunday), was established by Saint John Paul II in the year 2000, recognizing its profound connection to the Easter mystery.

This feast day flows directly from the Easter Octave, when our hearts are still resonating with the joy of Christ’s Resurrection. Just as the Risen Lord appeared to His apostles and breathed upon them the Holy Spirit with the power to forgive sins (John 20:22-23), so too does Divine Mercy Sunday invite us to experience the merciful love that conquered sin and death.

The Divine Mercy Chaplet, prayed on ordinary rosary beads, can be beautifully integrated into our daily prayer life and liturgical seasons. During Lent, it calls us to deeper repentance and trust; during Easter, it celebrates the victory of mercy over sin; during Advent, it prepares our hearts to receive the Merciful Savior.

The Hour of Great Mercy (3 PM), commemorating the moment of Christ’s death on the cross, offers us a daily opportunity to unite ourselves with the ultimate act of Divine Mercy—Christ’s sacrificial love on Calvary. As Jesus told Saint Faustina: “At three o’clock, implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the hour of great mercy.”

The Fruits of Divine Mercy Devotion

Those who embrace the Divine Mercy devotion with sincere hearts discover transformative graces that touch every aspect of their spiritual lives:

Deeper Trust in God’s Providence: As we repeatedly pray “Jesus, I trust in You,” our hearts learn to surrender more completely to God’s will, finding peace even in life’s storms. The psalmist declares: “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you” (Psalm 9:10).

Healing of Spiritual Wounds: The rays of blood and water flowing from the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as depicted in the Divine Mercy image, represent the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist—the very sources of our spiritual healing and nourishment. Through this devotion, souls experience profound inner healing and reconciliation.

Growth in Mercy Toward Others: As we receive God’s mercy, we become instruments of that same mercy. Jesus clearly taught: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36). The Divine Mercy devotion transforms hearts, making them more compassionate and forgiving.

Preparation for Eternal Life: Jesus promised Saint Faustina that souls who venerate His Divine Mercy will not perish and will find refuge in His merciful Heart at the hour of death. He said: “When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the merciful Savior.”

Living the Devotion

The Divine Mercy devotion invites us into three essential practices that Saint Faustina called the “Three Degrees of Trust”:

Prayer: Regular recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, participation in the Novena to Divine Mercy, and keeping the Hour of Great Mercy at 3 PM.

Works of Mercy: Following Christ’s example by performing both corporal and spiritual works of mercy, as outlined in Matthew 25:31-46, where Jesus identifies Himself with those in need.

Trust: The fundamental attitude of complete abandonment to God’s will, echoing Mary’s “Fiat” and trusting that God’s mercy will provide for all our needs.

The Universal Call to Mercy

Pope Francis, in his apostolic letter Misericordiae Vultus, proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, emphasizing that “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.” The Divine Mercy devotion aligns perfectly with the Church’s renewed emphasis on mercy as the central message of the Gospel.

Saint John Paul II, who canonized Saint Faustina and established Divine Mercy Sunday, declared: “Apart from the mercy of God, there is no other source of hope for human beings.” This devotion offers hope to a wounded world, pointing all souls toward the inexhaustible fountain of God’s love.

Our Divine Mercy Ministry serves as a spiritual family within our parish, united by our common desire to know, love, and serve the merciful Jesus.

A Personal Invitation

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

These words of Jesus extend to each person reading this invitation. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, burdened by past mistakes, or simply hungry for a deeper relationship with God. The Divine Mercy devotion offers a pathway to encounter the healing love of Christ in a profound and personal way.

You don’t need to be perfect to join us—mercy is precisely for the imperfect, the broken, the seeking. As Jesus told Saint Faustina: “The grater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.” All that is required is an open heart and a willingness to trust.

Whether you are new to the Catholic faith or a lifelong believer, whether you feel close to God or distant from Him, the Divine Mercy Ministry welcomes you with the same merciful love that Jesus extends to all humanity. Come and see how “his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23).

Join Us in Spreading Mercy

Saint Faustina received a mission from Jesus to spread devotion to His Divine Mercy throughout the world. That same mission now belongs to each of us. As members of the Divine Mercy Ministry, we become apostles of mercy, called to be “merciful just as your heavenly Father is merciful” (Luke 6:36).

We invite you to join this beautiful mission of mercy every day at 3:00 pm online – the hour of Mercy (link is posted on our WhatsApp group). Together, let us proclaim with Saint Faustina: “Jesus, I trust in You!” and help others discover the infinite ocean of God’s merciful love.

“Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him” (Psalm 98:1). Let us sing this new song of mercy together, as we journey toward the heart of God, where perfect love casts out all fear, and mercy triumphs over judgment.

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