We are entering special days of grace and blessing.
During Holy Week we can unite ourselves with Jesus as He
gives Himself to us in the Eucharist and through his passion and death. Then we
can rise with Him in the Resurrection.
Through these events the mystery of Divine Mercy unfolds.
They continue through the Easter Octave -- one glorious day God extends into
eight, ending with Divine Mercy Sunday on April 27.
One way to partake more fully in our Lord's merciful love is
through a Divine Mercy novena -- nine days of prayer -- which many people begin
on Good Friday. We can meet Jesus in the confessional during this time for a
more complete outpouring of His mercy.
More information on the Divine Mercy devotion, including its
history and some prayers, can be found online or in Catholic bookstores.
This year, on Divine Mercy Sunday, we'll have a bonus gift
of two new saints, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II, who, fittingly, will be
canonized that day.
We truly have been blessed through God's mercy.
All praise Him!
Inspired by the Year of Faith, Susan Szalewski began writing weekly columns for us. Although that year is over, we liked them so well that we asked her to keep writing. Thankfully, she said yes. So watch for these on Thursdays and see the Year of Faith Blog here.
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