Thursday, January 4, 2018

Litany of SAINT FAUSTINA

Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven – have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world – have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit – have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God – have mercy on us.
Holy Mary – pray for us.
Saint Faustina, living witness of the heavenly Father’s mercy – pray for us.
Saint Faustina, humble servant of Jesus – Mercy Incarnate
Saint Faustina, obedient instrument of the Spirit, the Comforter
Saint Faustina, trustful daughter of the Mother of Mercy
Saint Faustina, confidante of the Divine Mercy message
Saint Faustina, faithful secretary of the words of the Merciful Jesus
Saint Faustina, great apostle of God’s mercy
Saint Faustina, dispenser of God rich in mercy
Saint Faustina, gift of God for the whole world
Saint Faustina, perceiving the goodness of the Creator in every creature
Saint Faustina, glorifying God in the mystery of the Incarnation
Saint Faustina, partaker in the Lord’s passion and resurrection
Saint Faustina, guide on the way of Jesus’ cross
Saint Faustina, meeting with Jesus in the holy sacraments
Saint Faustina, united with the Spouse in your soul
Saint Faustina, enraptured by the mercy of God in Mary’s life
Saint Faustina, loving the Church – the Mystical Body of Christ
Saint Faustina, powerful with genuine faith
Saint Faustina, persevering in unwavering hope
Saint Faustina, enkindled with ardent love
Saint Faustina, beautiful with true humility
Saint Faustina, simple with childlike trust
Saint Faustina, model of fulfilling God’s will
Saint Faustina, example of generous service
Saint Faustina, caring protector of the souls of priests and religious
Saint Faustina, defender of young people and children against evil
Saint Faustina, hope of the fallen and the despairing
Saint Faustina, strength of the sick and the suffering
Saint Faustina, safeguarding trust in the hearts of the dying
Saint Faustina, offering yourself for sinners
Saint Faustina, solicitous for the salvation of all people
Saint Faustina, advocate of the suffering souls in purgatory
Saint Faustina, imploring God’s mercy for the whole world.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world – spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world – graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world – have mercy on us.

V: Pray for us, Saint Faustina.
R: That we may proclaim the message of Mercy to the world with our life and words.

Let us pray:

Merciful God, receive our thanksgiving for the gift of Saint Faustina’s life and mission. Grant, we beseech You, that by her intercession we may grow in the attitude of trust in You and mercy toward our neighbour. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Franciszek Cardinal Macharski
Archbishop of Cracow
Cracow, July 9, 2003

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Former Atheist Kelly Nieto explains her conversion to Catholicism

Medjugorje - Apparition of Our Lady to Mirjana on 2 January 2018

Message to Mirjana - January 2, 2018

“Dear children, When love is beginning to disappear on earth, when the way of salvation is not being found, I, the mother, am coming to help you to come to know true faith – living and profound – so as to help you to truly love. As a mother, I am longing for your mutual love, goodness, and purity. My desire is that you be just and that you love each other. My children, be joyful in your soul, be pure, be children. My Son used to say that he loves to be among pure hearts, because pure hearts are always young and joyful. My Son said to you to forgive and to love each other. I know that this is not always easy. Suffering makes you grow in spirit.

For you to spiritually grow all the more, you must sincerely and truly forgive and love. Many of my children on earth do not know my Son, they do not love Him; but you who do love my Son, you who carry Him in your heart, pray, pray and in praying feel my Son beside you. May your soul breathe in His spirit. I am among you and am speaking about little and great things. I will not grow tired speaking to you about my Son – the true love. Therefore, my children, open your hearts to me. Permit me to lead you as a mother. Be apostles of the love of my Son and of me. As a mother I implore you not to forget those whom my Son has called to lead you. Carry them in your heart and pray for them. Thank you.”