Divine Mercy

John Paul II declared the 2nd sunday after Easter to be devoted to Divine Mercy.  

In doing so the faithful are invited to make an act of devotion to God's abundant mercy by going to confession and receiving communion.  We should also include prayers for the Pope's intentions.

"The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.  It is twice blessed-it blesseth him that gives, and him that takes."

For Mercy Sake

from where does mercy come?

how does is fall upon the earth below?

from where does mercy come: how does it fall, fall so low?

from where does mercy come?

from the wounds is where mercy flows;

from the wounds of love so told;

from the cross so high to earth below;

this is where mercy does flow!

this is where mercy is bestowed;

For mercy sake, does mercy flow!

Below is the link that will help enlighten us in what the church means when she speaks of indulgences attached to Divine Mercy Sunday.

Decree of indulgence attached to Divine Mercy Sunday Click Here)

First Homily on Canonization of Sister Faustina by John Paul II on Divine Mercy sunday 2000 (Click Here)