Divine Mercy Sunday is this Weekend!

Is there a person on this earth that can afford to miss out on this most generous grace that Christ is giving away for free??????????????????????????????????????

If not for yourself, offer up these special graces for a deceased loved one or souls in Purgatory, who are no longer able to make use of such graces and who rely entirely on our prayers for their behalf.

Jesus Himself , as revealed to Saint Faustina, promised many graces to those who celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday. On April 30, 2000, the day of Saint Faustina's cannonization, Pope John Paul II declared the second Sunday of Easter to be Divine Mercy Sunday throughout the world. In her diary, Saint Faustina reveals the graces Christ promises to mankind on this day,

"I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My mercy (1109)."

Many parishes celebrate this Feast day with confession, prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet( http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/praythechaplet.php), and Holy Mass.

The Chaplet, especially, is a prayer Jesus instructed Saint Faustina to pray constantly, promising,

"Encourage souls to say the Chaplet which I have given you (1541). Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death (687). When they say this Chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Savior (1541). Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if he were to recite this Chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My infinite mercy (687). I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy (687). Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My will. (1731)"

Pray the Chaplet on ordinary Rosary beads, whenever you think of it (driving, cooking, falling asleep, waking up, putting your child to sleep, visiting the sick, during Communion, upon entering Mass, after confession, passing a cemetary, passing a funeral home or procession).

Offer it for:

deceased loved ones

souls in Purgatory

conversion of hearts

the sick and dying

those who will die today

souls of little childrenj

for Mary's intentions

for the Holy Father's intentions

Ask for Saint Faustina to intercede before your prayer.

Easter Sunday

We celebrated Easter Sunday at Grandma's and Papa's house. Bella was busy with her older cousins, Samantha and Luke, who gave her lots of attention and were constantly looking out for her. They even ensured that she got a fair share of eggs in the Easter egg hunt. How nice is that! We enjoyed Aunt Barb's manicotti, Grandma's artichoke quiche, and Karen's cheesecake - all of our favorite traditional Easter foods. We also got to drop in for a very quick visit with Fran and Grace who had special baskets for Bella. In addition to the fun egg hunt, we even played around with a very neat parachute that the kids really seemed to enjoy. I have to look up some other parachute activities that we can use it for as it will be the perfect addition to picnics and visits to the park. Hope everyone had a joyful Easter Sunday.

Jesus Christ is Risen Today!

"They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus...He is not here, but he has been raised...the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day."

Luke 24: 2-7

Meditation for Good Friday

Here is a link for meditation on this most solemn day of our Lord's Passion. This publication, dictated by Christ himself to stigmatist, Catalina Rivas, has received the Imprimatur. May it draw all of us closer to His Sacred Heart.

http://www.greatcrusade.org/greatcrusade/Sinai/From_Sinai.htm

*Imprimatur is Latin for "let it be printed." When a Catholic Bishop grants his imprimatur to a printed work, he assures the reader that nothing therein is contrary to Catholic faith or morals. This imprimatur is not givien lightly; but only after a thorough review process. Catalina's writings bear the imprimatur or recommendation of her bishop.