Divine Mercy Sunday
April 27, Sunday
Origins of the holiday
The holiday is connected to the revelations of Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, who, according to her account, was visited by Jesus in the 1930s and received a message about the importance of God's mercy. She kept a diary where she described these visions in detail.
Main elements of the holiday
- A special Mass with a focus on God's mercy
- Confession and Communion, accompanied by the promise of full forgiveness of sins and punishment
- The "Chaplet of Divine Mercy," which believers recite on this day
- An image of the Merciful Jesus with the inscription: "Jesus, I trust in You"
The holiday emphasizes the central message of Christianity — mercy, forgiveness, and hope. It calls believers to trust in God and to perform good deeds toward others.