In the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, Jesus asked that the Feast of Divine Mercy, known today as Divine Mercy Sunday, be preceded by a Novena to The Divine Mercy. A Novena is nine days of prayer in preparation for a feast. In the case of the Novena to Divine Mercy, we pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy each day for a specific intention. Those intentions are:
NOTE: Click on the desired day in the list above to view the intention for that day - or use this 9 Day Novena.
Our Lord told St. Faustina, "I desire that during these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy, that they may draw ... strength and refreshment and whatever grace they need in the hardships of life, and especially at the hour of death" (Diary, 1209)*.
St. Pope John Paul II established that Divine Mercy Sunday be enriched by a plenary indulgence which you may receive by attending any Mass with the intention of receiving His great mercy, as well as following the directives outlined below.