Novena of Divine Mercy
Novena to Saint Faustina Kowalska
FIRST DAY
“Today bring all of humanity to me, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the immensity of my Mercy. In this way you will console me for the bitter sadness in which the loss of souls plunges me.”
Most Merciful Jesus, whose natural inclination is to have compassion on us and forgive us, do not look at our sins, but at the trust we place in your infinite Goodness. Welcome us into the abode of your Most Merciful Heart and never allow us to leave It. We ask this for the love that unites you to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze towards all Humanity and especially towards poor sinners, enclosing them in the Most Merciful Heart of Jesus and, through the merits of his painful Passion, show us your Mercy, so that we may praise the omnipotence of your Mercy, for the centuries of the centuries. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
SECOND DAY
“Today bring me the souls of priests and religious and immerse them in my Unfathomable Mercy. It was they who gave me the strength to endure the bitterness of my Passion. Through them, as through channels, my Mercy flows towards Humanity “.
Most merciful Jesus, from whom all good proceeds, multiply your graces on the souls consecrated to your service, so that they can do works worthy of mercy; and may all who see them glorify the Father of Mercy who is in Heaven.
Eternal Father, look with mercy on the chosen group of your Vineyard, the souls of the priests and religious, endow them with the strength of your Blessings and for the love of the Heart of your Son, to which they are united, grant them the power of your Light, so that they can guide others along the path of Salvation and with one voice sing praises to your Mercy, for ever and ever. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
THIRD DAY
“Today bring me all the devout and faithful souls and immerse them in the great ocean of my Mercy. They comforted me throughout the Way of the Cross and were a drop of consolation in the midst of a sea of bitterness.”
Most Merciful Jesus, who from the treasure of your Mercy, distributes your graces in abundance among each and every one of us. Welcome us into the bosom of your very compassionate Heart and never allow us to leave It. We implore this grace by virtue of the most exalted love; the one with whom your Heart burns for the Heavenly Father.
Eternal Father, turn your merciful eyes towards the faithful souls, who keep the legacy of Your Son. And for the merits and sorrows of his Passion, grant them your blessing and keep them always under your tutelage. May his love never give in or lose the treasure of our holy Faith, but rather, with the entire army of Angels and Saints, glorify your infinite Mercy, forever and ever. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
FOURTH DAY
“Today bring me those who do not believe in Me and those who still do not know Me. I thought of them during the anguish of my Passion, and their future fervor served as consolation to my Heart. Immerse them in the immensity of my Mercy”.
Most Merciful Jesus, You who are the Light of the human race, receive in the abode of your Heart full of compassion, the souls of those who still do not believe in You, or who do not know You. May the rays of your Grace illuminate them so that, together with us, they may praise your marvelous Mercy; and do not let them leave the abode of your Heart overflowing with mercy.
Eternal Father, turn your pious gaze towards the souls of those who do not believe in your Son, and towards those who do not yet know you, but who are present in the very compassionate Heart of Jesus. Approach them in the light of the Gospel. These souls are unaware of the great happiness that it is to love you. Grant that they too extol the generosity of your Mercy, for ever and ever. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
FIFTH DAY
“Today bring me the souls of our separated brothers and immerse them in the Immensity of my Mercy. They, during the anguish of my Passion, tore my Body and my Heart, that is, my Church. As they rejoin her, my Wounds heal, and in this way they serve as a balm for my Passion”.
Most Merciful Jesus, who are Goodness itself, do not deny the Light to those who seek you. He receives in the bosom of your Heart, overflowing with mercy, the souls of our separated brothers. Guide them, with the help of your Light, towards the unity of the Church, and do not let them go from the abode of your very compassionate Heart, which is all love; let them also come to glorify the generosity of your Mercy.
Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze towards the souls of our separated brothers, especially towards the souls of those who have wasted your blessings and abused your graces by obstinately staying in error. They too are welcomed into the merciful Heart of Jesus; do not look at his mistakes but at the Love of your Son and the pains that for his benefit he suffered and accepted for them during his Passion and make them also glorify your great Mercy for ever and ever. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
SIXTH DAY
“Today bring me the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children and immerse them in my Mercy. These souls are the most similar to my Heart. They provided me with strength during my bitter Agony, since I saw them as earthly angels, watching over me. next to my Altars. I pour over them a torrent of graces because only the humble soul is capable of receiving my Grace. It is to the humble souls that I grant my Confidence”.
Most Merciful Jesus, who said: “Learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of Heart”. Receive in the bosom of your Heart overflowing with mercy, all the meek and humble souls, and those of little children. These souls are the delight of the celestial regions and the favorites of the Eternal Father, who very particularly recreates himself in them. They are like a bouquet of little flowers that give off their perfume before the throne of God and God himself is intoxicated with their fragrance. They find perennial shelter in your Most Merciful Heart, oh, Jesus, and incessantly sing hymns of love and glory.
Eternal Father, turn your gaze full of Mercy towards the meek souls, towards the humble souls and towards the souls of little children curled up in the bosom of the Heart of Jesus overflowing with mercy. These souls are the ones that most resemble your Son. Its fragrance ascends from the earth until it reaches your Throne, Lord and Father of Mercy and Supreme Kindness. I beg you, bless all Humanity, for the love that these souls inspire you and the joy they give you, to achieve that all souls sing at the same time, the praises that your Mercy deserves, for ever and ever. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
SEVENTH DAY
“Today bring me the souls that especially venerate and glorify my Mercy and immerse them in my Mercy”. These souls shared the sufferings of my Passion and penetrated my Spirit more deeply than any other. They are a living reflection of my compassionate Heart and will shine with special splendor in the future life. None of them will suffer the torment of hellfire, because I will defend them with particular determination at the hour of death.”
Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love itself, welcome into the bosom of your Most Merciful Heart the souls of those who in a special way praise and honor the greatness of your Mercy. Endow them with the power of God and in the midst of difficulties and afflictions, make them move forward, trusting in your Mercy; and united to You, oh, Jesus, carry on their shoulders the weight of all Humanity; and therefore they will not be judged severely, but your Mercy will protect them especially when the hour of death arrives.
Eternal Father, turn your gaze towards the souls that praise and honor your supreme attribute, the infinite Mercy, and that are protected within the very compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel, their hands are overflowing with works of mercy, and their hearts, overflowing with joy, sing songs of praise to You, Most High Lord, exalting Your Mercy. I beg you, Lord: Show them your Mercy, according to the hope and trust they place in You. May the promise made by Jesus be fulfilled in them: “To the souls that venerate my infinite Mercy, I will protect them throughout their lives, as my own Glory, and very especially at the hour of death.”
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
EIGHTH DAY
“Today bring me the souls that are detained in Purgatory and immerse them in the depths of my Mercy. May my Blood, falling in jets, appease the flames in which they burn. All these souls are very dear to Me. They fulfill the punishment that It is due to my Justice. It is in your power to help them. Take all the Indulgences from the treasury of my Church and offer them for them. Oh! they have with my Justice”.
Most Merciful Jesus, who exclaimed: Mercy!, I now introduce into the bosom of your Heart, overflowing with Mercy, the souls of Purgatory, souls that you appreciate so much but that, nevertheless, have to pay their guilt. May the spring of Blood and Water that flowed from your Heart, extinguish the purifying flames, so that, also there, the power of your Mercy may be glorified.
Eternal Father, look with merciful eyes at these souls who suffer in Purgatory and whom Jesus welcomes in his Heart overflowing with compassion. I beg you, for the painful Passion that your Son suffered, and for all the bitterness that flooded his Most Sacred Soul, that you show mercy to the souls that are under your righteous gaze. Do not look at them in any other way, but only through the Wounds of Jesus, your beloved Son; because we firmly believe that your Kindness and Compassion are infinite. Amen.
Next, pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
NINTH DAY
“Today bring me lukewarm souls and immerse them in the abyss of my Mercy.
These souls are the ones that most painfully wound my Heart. Because of his warmth and indifference, my soul felt a…