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The '''Divine Mercy Novena''' is a Catholic [[novena]] that's part of the devotion to the [[Divine Mercy]].<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 206]</ref> The novena consists of nine days of offerings: offering up a group of people to [[God]], immersing them in the [[Sacred Heart]] and asking for [[divine grace]] on their behalf from [[God the Father]] and [[Jesus]].<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209-1230]</ref> The prayers begin on [[Good Friday]] and end on the Saturday before [[Divine Mercy Sunday]],<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> but may also be recited on the feast day itself.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 206]</ref> This novena was part of a [[private revelation]] to [[Saint Faustina]].<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209-1230]</ref> Like all [[popular piety]], the [[Catholic Church]] regards it as optional,<ref>[http://bit.ly/2o5fe8K Directory on popular piety and the liturgy 11]</ref> and wishes for it to be understood in the light of [[Easter]].<ref>[http://bit.ly/2o5fe8K Directory on popular piety and the liturgy 154]</ref>
==Background==
In her diary, Faustina writes that Jesus instructed her to compose the novena.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> While he instructs her to begin a novena of the [[Chaplet of Divine Mercy]] on Good Friday,<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 796]</ref> no such instruction is found in the diary in regard to the Divine Mercy Novena itself; rather, it is Faustina herself who says it "begins on Good Friday."<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> The Divine Mercy Novena found in the diary is the one that was published "with some changes" in the 1937 pamphlet Chrystus Krol Milosierdzia.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul footnote 206]</ref> In the diary Jesus instructs Faustina to offer up groups of people to and immerse them in his heart, promising the people strength and refreshment, whatever graces they need in their sufferings and at death, and entrance into "the house of My Father."<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> Jesus says these promises are given by God the Father on the strength of the [[Passion of Jesus]].<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> Faustina objects that she doesn't know which people to pray for, so Jesus tells her he will let her know.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref>
==Day 1==
Prayer for all mankind, but especially for sinners, so as to console Jesus during his "bitter grief" over [[damnation]]. Jesus told Faustina that sinners have a right to his mercy.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1146]</ref> The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which (58) we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from it. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit. Oh omnipotence of Divine Mercy, Salvation of sinful people, You are a sea of mercy and compassion; You aid those who entreat You with humility.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate heart of Jesus. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, show us Your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of Your mercy forever and ever. Amen.
==Day 2==
Prayer for Catholic priests and Catholics who live the consecrated life, who strengthened Jesus during his Passion and through whom he pours out his mercy upon mankind. Jesus complained to Faustina that these people's distrust of his goodness wounds his heart.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 367]</ref> The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1212]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in us, that we may perform worthy works of mercy, and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven. The Fountain of God;s love dwells in pure hearts, bathed in the Sea of Mercy, radiant as stars, bright as the dawn.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze (59) upon the company [of chosen ones] in Your vineyard –upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation, and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen
==Day 3==
Prayer for devout and faithful Catholics, who consoled Jesus during his Passion. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1214]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy You impart Your graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from it. We beg this of You by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely. The miracles of mercy are impenetrable. Neither the sinner nor just one will fathom them. When You cast upon us an eye of pity, You draw us all closer to Your love.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the inheritance of your Son. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, grant them Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they never fail in love or lose the treasure of the holy faith, but rather, with all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify your boundless mercy for endless ages. Amen.
==Day 4==
Prayer for pagans and people ignorant of Jesus whose "future zeal" comforted Jesus during his Passion. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1216]</ref>
:Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of pagans who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart. May the light of Your love enlighten the souls in darkness; grant that these souls will know You and, together with us, praise Your mercy.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of pagans and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it is to love You.Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen
==Day 5==
Prayer for Catholic heretics and Catholic schismatics, whose reconciliation to the church heal Jesus' wounds. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1218]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of heretics and schismatics. Draw them by Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to extol the generosity of Your mercy. Even for those who have torn the garment of Your unity, a fount of mercy flows from Your Heart. The omnipotence of Your mercy, oh God, can lead these souls also out of error.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of heretics and schismatics, who have squandered Your blessings and misused Your graces by obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your own Son and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for endless ages. Amen.
==Day 6==
Prayer for the childlike and children, who most resemble Jesus, like angels keeping vigil at his altars; strengthened him during his Passion; and receive many graces from him because only "the humble soul is able to receive My grace." The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1220]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father‟s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy. A truly gentle and humble soul already here on earth the air of paradise breathes, and in the fragrance of her humble heart the Creator Himself delights.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek and humble souls, and upon the souls of little children who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne. Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them: Bless the whole world, that all souls together may sing out the praises of your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
==Day 7==
Prayer for the devotees to the Divine Mercy, who most resemble Jesus, weeping over his Passion and living by the [[Holy Spirit]], and whom Jesus promises will not only not be damned but will shine with a special brightness in heaven. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1224]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they go forward, confident of Your mercy. These souls are united to Jesus and carry all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely, but Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life. A soul who praises the goodness of her Lord is especially loved by Him. She is always close to the living fountain and draws graces from Mercy Divine.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their spirit, overflowing with joy, sings a canticle of mercy to You,O Most High! I beg You O God: Show them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who said to them, I Myself will defend as My own glory, during their lifetime, and especially at the hour of their death, those souls who will venerate My fathomless mercy.
==Day 8==
Prayer for the souls of [[Purgatory]], whose sufferings the [[Precious Blood]] and the [[treasury of merit]] alleviate.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1226]</ref> During a vision of Purgatory, Jesus tells Faustina that, while his mercy does not want the souls to suffer, his justice demands it.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 20]</ref> The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1226]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of the purifying fire, that in that place, too, the power of Your mercy may be praised. From that terrible heat of the cleansing fire rises a plaint to Your mercy, and they receive comfort, refreshment, relief in the stream of mingled Blood and Water.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded, manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way than through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion.
==Day 9==
Prayer for the lukewarm, who caused Jesus to beg the Father to "take this cup away from Me." The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1228]</ref>
:Most Compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love let these tepid souls, who like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love; and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power. Fire and ice cannot be joined; either the fire dies, or the ice melts. But by Your mercy, O God, You can make up for all that is lacking.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls, who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross; Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy...
==References==
[[Category:Divine Mercy| ]]
[[Category:Catholic adoration of Jesus]]
[[Category:Christian terminology]]
[[Category:Catholic devotions]]
==Background==
In her diary, Faustina writes that Jesus instructed her to compose the novena.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> While he instructs her to begin a novena of the [[Chaplet of Divine Mercy]] on Good Friday,<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 796]</ref> no such instruction is found in the diary in regard to the Divine Mercy Novena itself; rather, it is Faustina herself who says it "begins on Good Friday."<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> The Divine Mercy Novena found in the diary is the one that was published "with some changes" in the 1937 pamphlet Chrystus Krol Milosierdzia.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul footnote 206]</ref> In the diary Jesus instructs Faustina to offer up groups of people to and immerse them in his heart, promising the people strength and refreshment, whatever graces they need in their sufferings and at death, and entrance into "the house of My Father."<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> Jesus says these promises are given by God the Father on the strength of the [[Passion of Jesus]].<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref> Faustina objects that she doesn't know which people to pray for, so Jesus tells her he will let her know.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref>
==Day 1==
Prayer for all mankind, but especially for sinners, so as to console Jesus during his "bitter grief" over [[damnation]]. Jesus told Faustina that sinners have a right to his mercy.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1146]</ref> The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1209]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon our trust which (58) we place in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from it. We beg this of You by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit. Oh omnipotence of Divine Mercy, Salvation of sinful people, You are a sea of mercy and compassion; You aid those who entreat You with humility.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate heart of Jesus. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, show us Your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of Your mercy forever and ever. Amen.
==Day 2==
Prayer for Catholic priests and Catholics who live the consecrated life, who strengthened Jesus during his Passion and through whom he pours out his mercy upon mankind. Jesus complained to Faustina that these people's distrust of his goodness wounds his heart.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 367]</ref> The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1212]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace in us, that we may perform worthy works of mercy, and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven. The Fountain of God;s love dwells in pure hearts, bathed in the Sea of Mercy, radiant as stars, bright as the dawn.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze (59) upon the company [of chosen ones] in Your vineyard –upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of your Son in which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may be able to guide others in the way of salvation, and with one voice sing praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen
==Day 3==
Prayer for devout and faithful Catholics, who consoled Jesus during his Passion. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1214]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy You impart Your graces in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from it. We beg this of You by that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so fiercely. The miracles of mercy are impenetrable. Neither the sinner nor just one will fathom them. When You cast upon us an eye of pity, You draw us all closer to Your love.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the inheritance of your Son. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, grant them Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they never fail in love or lose the treasure of the holy faith, but rather, with all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify your boundless mercy for endless ages. Amen.
==Day 4==
Prayer for pagans and people ignorant of Jesus whose "future zeal" comforted Jesus during his Passion. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1216]</ref>
:Most compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of pagans who as yet do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too, together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart. May the light of Your love enlighten the souls in darkness; grant that these souls will know You and, together with us, praise Your mercy.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of pagans and of those who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not know what great happiness it is to love You.Grant that they, too, may extol the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen
==Day 5==
Prayer for Catholic heretics and Catholic schismatics, whose reconciliation to the church heal Jesus' wounds. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1218]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of heretics and schismatics. Draw them by Your light into the unity of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most Compassionate heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to extol the generosity of Your mercy. Even for those who have torn the garment of Your unity, a fount of mercy flows from Your Heart. The omnipotence of Your mercy, oh God, can lead these souls also out of error.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of heretics and schismatics, who have squandered Your blessings and misused Your graces by obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but upon the love of Your own Son and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for endless ages. Amen.
==Day 6==
Prayer for the childlike and children, who most resemble Jesus, like angels keeping vigil at his altars; strengthened him during his Passion; and receive many graces from him because only "the humble soul is able to receive My grace." The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1220]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, “Learn from Me for I am meek and humble of heart.” Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send all heaven into ecstasy and they are the heavenly Father‟s favorites. They are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy. A truly gentle and humble soul already here on earth the air of paradise breathes, and in the fragrance of her humble heart the Creator Himself delights.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek and humble souls, and upon the souls of little children who are enfolded in the abode which is the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne. Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these souls and by the delight You take in them: Bless the whole world, that all souls together may sing out the praises of your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
==Day 7==
Prayer for the devotees to the Divine Mercy, who most resemble Jesus, weeping over his Passion and living by the [[Holy Spirit]], and whom Jesus promises will not only not be damned but will shine with a special brightness in heaven. The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1224]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they go forward, confident of Your mercy. These souls are united to Jesus and carry all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely, but Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life. A soul who praises the goodness of her Lord is especially loved by Him. She is always close to the living fountain and draws graces from Mercy Divine.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel; their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their spirit, overflowing with joy, sings a canticle of mercy to You,O Most High! I beg You O God: Show them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You. Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who said to them, I Myself will defend as My own glory, during their lifetime, and especially at the hour of their death, those souls who will venerate My fathomless mercy.
==Day 8==
Prayer for the souls of [[Purgatory]], whose sufferings the [[Precious Blood]] and the [[treasury of merit]] alleviate.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1226]</ref> During a vision of Purgatory, Jesus tells Faustina that, while his mercy does not want the souls to suffer, his justice demands it.<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 20]</ref> The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1226]</ref>
:Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of the purifying fire, that in that place, too, the power of Your mercy may be praised. From that terrible heat of the cleansing fire rises a plaint to Your mercy, and they receive comfort, refreshment, relief in the stream of mingled Blood and Water.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded, manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way than through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion.
==Day 9==
Prayer for the lukewarm, who caused Jesus to beg the Father to "take this cup away from Me." The prayer goes:<ref>[http://bit.ly/1nDZokf Divine Mercy In My Soul 1228]</ref>
:Most Compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure love let these tepid souls, who like corpses, filled You with such deep loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love; and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power. Fire and ice cannot be joined; either the fire dies, or the ice melts. But by Your mercy, O God, You can make up for all that is lacking.
:Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls, who are nonetheless enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the Cross; Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy...
==References==
[[Category:Divine Mercy| ]]
[[Category:Catholic adoration of Jesus]]
[[Category:Christian terminology]]
[[Category:Catholic devotions]]
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