Divine Mercy Tapestry

Divine Mercy Tapestry

• Tapestry made of viscose and cotton.
• Available in three sizes (height by width):
  • 140 by 100 cm (55.12 by 39.37 in)
  • 70 by 50 cm (27.56 by 19.69 in)
  • 35 by 25 cm (13.78 by 9.84 in)
• The tapestry depicts the image of the Divine Mercy of Jesus.
• The entire border is designed to resemble a picture frame.

Divine Mercy in the Catholic Church: History and Importance

Divine Mercy is a central devotion in Catholic spirituality, emphasizing God's compassionate and infinite love for all humanity.

This devotion originates from the visions witnessed by Saint Faustina Kowalska (1905–1938), a nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy.

Between 1931 and 1938, Jesus appeared to her multiple times, conveying a message of hope, forgiveness, and conversion.

The nun described visions in which Jesus asked her to spread trust in His mercy as a response to the world's suffering and sin.

The image associated with the revelations of Divine Mercy is the figure of Jesus with two rays shining from His heart (one red and one pale), along with the phrase Jesus, I trust in You. According to Sister Faustina, this image was revealed to her by Christ Himself, who asked her to make it known to the world as a symbol of hope and mercy.

It was officially recognized by the Church during the papacy of Saint John Paul II, a great promoter of the Divine Mercy devotion.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy: How to Pray the Devotion

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a prayer revealed by Jesus to Saint Faustina. It is prayed using a standard five-decade rosary.

The chaplet is centered on the plea: "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."

This prayer can be recited at any time, but it is especially recommended at three o'clock in the afternoon, known as the Hour of Mercy, as it is the hour of Jesus' death.

Structure of the Chaplet:

1. The Sign of the Cross:

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

2. Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Creed.

3. On each of the large beads of the Rosary:

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.

4. On each of the small beads:

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

5. Final invocation. Repeat three times:

Holy God,
Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us
and on the whole world.

6. Concluding prayer (optional):

Eternal God,

in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible,

look kindly upon us

and increase Your mercy in us,

that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent,

but with great confidence, submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

Amen.

Jesus promised great graces to those who pray the Chaplet with faith, especially at the hour of death.

Divine Mercy Sunday

The Sunday following Easter, known as Divine Mercy Sunday, was instituted by Saint John Paul II in the year 2000 during the canonization of Saint Faustina.

On this liturgical feast, the faithful are encouraged to receive the sacraments of confession and the Eucharist.

On this day, special Masses are held, the Chaplet of Mercy is prayed, and charitable works are promoted.

It is a day dedicated to trusting in God and extending His mercy to others.

The Novena of Divine Mercy

The Novena to Divine Mercy begins on Good Friday and ends on Divine Mercy Sunday.

Each of the nine days is typically dedicated to a special intention. It is common to dedicate a day to the sinners of the world, the souls in purgatory, priests, devout faithful, children, etc.

At the end of each day, the Chaplet is prayed.

The Novena of Divine Mercy

The Litany of Divine Mercy is a series of prayers that praise different attributes of God's merciful love, such as His patience, omnipotence, nearness to those who suffer, and so on.

The litanies can be prayed as a complement to the novena or as a standalone prayer.

Relationship between the three prayers:

• The Chaplet is the main prayer associated with Divine Mercy. It is prayed throughout the year but holds special significance during the Novena of Divine Mercy.
• The Novena outlines a spiritual path of nine days with specific prayer intentions. It begins on Good Friday.
• The Litanies reinforce the spirit of praise and trust in Divine Mercy.