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Divine Mercy Sunday

Pope Francis: Christ’s wounds shower ‘mercy upon our misery’

April 11, 2021

Offering Mass at the Church of Santo Spirito in Sassia April 11, the pope reflected on Jesus’ appearances to his disciples between his resurrection and his ascension, explaining that the disciples received the mercy of Jesus Christ through the gifts of his peace, forgiveness, and wounds.

Mercy is the Way God Shows Love

April 11, 2021

We love always to our fullest capacity. That might not be very great, but it can be learned. At first, we may love hesitantly and fearfully, for to open up to love takes courage. As we mature and develop our ability to have an open heart, we can slowly learn to love others for themselves

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A prayer book for the conversion of sinners

April 19, 2017

Susan Tassone's latest book focuses on the prayers of St Faustina

God’s ‘excess of mercy’ prompts conversion, says cardinal

April 04, 2016

Cardinal Christoph Schonborn opened the European gathering of the World Apostolic Congress of Mercy in Rome

Pope asks bishops to set up new charities to mark Year of Mercy

April 04, 2016

Francis says it would be 'beautiful' if every diocese opened a hospital, care home or treatment centre as a memorial to the year

‘May the balm of mercy reach everyone’, says Francis as he proclaims Holy Year

April 11, 2015

Pope says Holy Year of Mercy is 'a time to offer everyone the way of forgiveness and reconciliation'

This Divine Mercy Sunday is the time to pray for souls in purgatory

April 09, 2015

During Eastertide many souls are released to heaven. They need our prayers as they cannot help themselves

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