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Feast Of Divine Mercy

The Feast of Divine Mercy, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, is observed on the Second Sunday of Easter 1 2. Pope John Paul II instituted this feast and dedicated it to Divine Mercy 1.

Significance

  • Focus on Mercy: The feast emphasizes the mercy poured forth in Christ’s death and resurrection 3. It is a day to concentrate on accepting the Redeemer’s mercy 3.
  • Easter Gift: Divine Mercy is considered an Easter gift that the Church receives from the risen Christ and offers to humanity 4.
  • Message to Humanity: The message of Divine Mercy is an appropriate response to the questions and expectations of people in our time, which is marked by terrible tragedies 4.
  • Relevance of Mercy: Pope Benedict XVI stated that John Paul II summed up the whole mystery of Redemption for our time in the word “mercy” 5.
  • Call to Practice Mercy: Christ taught that people not only receive and experience God’s mercy but are also called to practice mercy towards others 6.
  • Year of Mercy: The Extraordinary Jubilee Year was dedicated to living out the mercy of God in our daily lives 7. The Church feels the need to proclaim God’s mercy, introducing everyone to the mystery of God’s mercy by contemplating the face of Christ 7.

The Feast of Divine Mercy is a reminder of God’s unfailing love, which offers pardon, strength, aid, and love 2 7. Humanity will never find peace until it turns with trust to Divine Mercy 4.

References

  1. 27 April 2014: Holy Mass and the Canonization of Blesseds John XXIII and John Paul II / Pope Francis
  2. 7 April 2013: Mass for the Possession of the Chair of the Bishop of Rome 1 / Pope Francis
  3. Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines 154 / Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments
  4. 22 April 2001: Sunday of Divine Mercy 3 / Pope John Paul II
  5. 15 April 2007: Eucharistic Celebration on the occasion of the 80th birthday of the Holy Father / Pope Benedict XVI
  6. 30 April 2000, Canonization of Sr. Mary Faustina Kowalska 4 / Pope John Paul II
  7. Misericordiae Vultus 25 / Pope Francis

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