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THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA
(Jesus asked that the Feast of the Divine Mercy be preceded by a Divine Mercy Novena which begins on Good Friday)
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Jesus to S. Faustina:
I desire that over the next nine days, you bring souls to the fount of my mercy, so that they receive strength, and the graces of which they are in need to overcome the difficulties of life but especially for the graces necessary at the hour of death. On each day of the novena you will bring to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse them in this ocean of My mercy.... On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My Passion, for the graces for these souls. |
First day
"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 our 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. Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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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 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. Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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 a 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
grace of You by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with
which Your Heart burns so fiercely.
Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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Fourth day
"Today bring to Me those who do not believe in God and those who do not 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 those who do not
believe in God and of those 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. Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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 those who have separated themselves from Your Church. 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 glorify the generosity of Your mercy.
Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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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 will keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of 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, O Jesus, and they
unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy. Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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; and united to You,
O Jesus, they 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.
Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
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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 the 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 Purgatory, that there, too, the power
of Your mercy may be celebrated. Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed. |
Ninth day
"Today bring to Me the 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 run to My mercy."
Most
compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls
into the abode of Your 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. O Most Compassionate Jesus,
exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor
of Your love, and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is
beyond Your power.
Afterwards, the chaplet must be prayed.
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