Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul
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This is the bestselling complete diary of St. Maria Faustina. Shortly before the outbreak of World War II, a simple, uneducated, young Polish nun receives a special call. Jesus tells her, "I am sending you with My mercy to the people of the whole world. I do not want to punish mankind, but I desire to heal it, pressing it to My merciful Heart." Jesus also tells her to record His message of mercy in a diary: "You are the secretary of My Mercy. I have chosen you for that office in this and the next life." These words of Jesus are found in the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, which chronicles Sr. Faustina's great experience of Divine Mercy in her soul and her mission to share that mercy with the world.

Though she died in obscurity in 1938, Sr. Faustina was hailed by Pope John Paul II as "the great apostle of Divine Mercy in our time." On April 30, 2000, the Pope canonized her as St. Faustina, saying that the message of Divine Mercy she shared is urgently needed at the dawn of the new millennium. More than 800,000 copies of the Diary have been sold world wide.

In the Diary, this woman mystic's childlike trust, simplicity, and intimacy with Jesus will stir your heart and soul Her spiritual insights will surprise and reward you. "Only love has meaning," she writes. "It raises up our smallest actions into infinity." How did St. Faustina grow in deeper trust and intimacy with Jesus? What promises did He make to her? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in the Diary of St. Faustina. This edition includes extensive footnotes and 24 pictures.

Life of Faustina Kowalska - The Authorized Biography
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The extraordinary visions of this humble Polish nun gave rise to the Divine Mercy devotion, which has become increasingly popular among Catholics today.

Who was Sister Faustina H. Kowalska (1905 - 1938)? In this authorized biography, you will encounter the young woman, born Helena, and her family, and read of many other people who influenced her spiritual formation. Sister Faustina's devotion to the Lord and her tireless efforts to promulgate the messages she received from Him and from Our Lady have borne rich fruit and continue to touch the lives of millions around the world.

This authorized biography (formerly titled Mercy My Mission), includes many excerpts from Faustina's famous diary. Whether read alone or as a study aid to reading the diary itself, this book is an inspiring and reliable introduction to this remarkable twentieth-century saint.

Faustina, Apostle of Divine Mercy
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Saint Faustina Kowalska - The first Saint of the New Millennium!

During the dark and turbulent years preceding World War II, an unknown and largely unschooled Polish nun received an amazing revelation of the boundless mercy of God. Since then, this message about the Divine Mercy has swept the entire world. Despite great opposition, this frail sister never failed to keep her eye on God and her heart attuned to His message for all humanity. Among her many admirers is Pope John Paul II, who has made many pilgrimages to her tomb in Lagiewniki, Poland, near Krakow.

The sister's name is Saint Faustina, the Apostle of Divine Mercy. From her impoverished childhood through the challenges of religious life, to her final fatal illness and death at the age of thirty-three, Saint Faustina's piety and personality are presented as the backdrop against which God chose to display His love for all.

In this popular biography of Blessed Faustina, Odell draws on Faustina's diary and many other sources to present the fascinating and inspiring life story of this remarkable young woman whose divinely inspired revelations and mystical experiences have touched thousands of lives and formed the basis for the worldwide Divine Mercy Movement. A profound message of God's hope and love for our time!

Divine Mercy Framed Print - Vilnius Image - 8x10
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This beautiful Image is a reproduction on canvas of the original authentic Vilnius Image of The Divine Mercy, and is the only Image painted under Sister Faustina's personal direction. Painted by Polish artist Eugene Kazimierowski in 1934, this image now reflects its original beauty before it fell into disrepair during the war. (Image © 2003 Archdiocese of Vilnius). This 8x10 image comes in a solid, ornately carved gold wood frame with an antique finish. The text "Jesus I Trust in You" is printed in gold. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery of this special print.

Also available in size 10x18 and size 20x36.

Divine Mercy Plaque - 8 x 10
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On February 22, 1931, Our Lord appeared to Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska and spoke to her about His Divine Mercy. He asked St. Faustina to spread His message around the world. The beautiful image of Jesus seen on this plaque shows how Jesus appeared to St. Faustina. The image is mounted on an 8x10 wooden plaque with gold leaf edging. This plaque was made in Florence, Italy.

Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy (CD)
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This best-selling CD, recorded at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, features recited versions of both the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. The recitation of the Rosary includes the Luminous Mysteries is approximately 23 minutes in length. The recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy includes powerful meditations on the Passion from St. Faustina's diary and is approximately 17 minutes in length. Both tracks have background music by Vinny Flynn and Still Waters.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy (CD)
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This traditional chant, sung on EWTN by Vinny Flynn and his daughters Erin and Colleen, has become increasingly popular (over 65,000 copies sold) for people who want to pray the sung Chaplet on a regular basis, either at home or in their cars. Recorded live at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA, it features the original melody used by the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy at Blessed Faustina's convent in Poland. Beautiful, reverent vocals are sung by Still Waters with organ accompaniment. A wonderful resource for special prayer during the 3 o'clock hour of mercy, or for family and personal prayer at any time. 20 minutes.

EWTN Chaplet of Divine Mercy
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This beautiful EWTN Home Video was shot on location at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, MA. This recording features the Chaplet being sung before the Blessed Sacrament. Three women and two men alternate singing each decade in a traditional style with organ accompaniment. Approximately 20 minutes in length. Available as a DVD, Video, CD, or audiotape.

Q. What was the name of the saint who helped spread the Divine Mercy message?

A. Born as Helena Kowalska, she was given the name Sister Maria Faustina when she received her habit as a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. She was allowed to add "of the Most Blessed Sacrament" to her name to make "Sister Maria Faustina of the Most Blessed Sacrament".

Q. What exactly is Divine Mercy?

A. Divine Mercy is Jesus' message to us that His Love and Forgiveness is greater than our sins. All He asks is that we trust in Him, ask for and accept His Mercy, and then let Mercy work through us to help others. He also wants us to be merciful, loving, compassionate, and forgiving to others. Sister Faustina wrote in her diary:

Like the gospel command, "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful," this demand that we show mercy to our neighbors "always and everywhere" seems impossible to fulfill. But the Lord assures us that it is possible. "When a soul approaches Me with trust," He explains, "I fill it with such an abundance of graces that it cannot contain them within itself, but radiates them to other souls"
(St. Faustina's Diary, 1074).

Q. How did St. Faustina learn about Divine Mercy?

A. On February 22, 1931, Jesus appeared to St. Faustina for the first time. For four years she recorded Jesus' words, her visions, and her own thoughts and prayers in a personal diary. She writes:

In the evening, when I was in my cell, I became aware of the Lord Jesus clothed in a white garment. One hand was raised in blessing, the other was touching the garment at the breast. From the opening of the garment at the breast there came forth two large rays, one red and other pale. In silence I gazed intently at the Lord; my soul was overwhelmed with fear, but also with great joy. After a while Jesus said to me, 'paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the inscription; Jesus, I trust in You.

The pale ray stands for the Water which makes souls righteous; the red ray stands for the Blood which is the life of souls. These two rays issued forth from the depths of My most tender Mercy at that time when My agonizing Heart was opened by a lance on the Cross...Fortunate is the one who will dwell in their shelter, for the just hand of God shall not lay hold of him."

In visions that followed, Jesus asked St. Faustina to be His instrument for spreading the message of His Mercy to all the world.

Q. What is the Divine Mercy Chaplet?

A. The words of the Divine Mercy Chaplet were given to St. Faustina after seeing visions of Jesus' crucifixion and of God's blessing the earth because of His sacrifice.

In words to St. Faustina on September 13, 1935, Jesus said:

Say unceasingly this chaplet that I have taught you. Anyone who says it will receive great Mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as the last hope. Even the most hardened sinner, if he recites this Chaplet even once, will receive grace from My Infinite Mercy. I want the whole world to know My Infinite Mercy. I want to give unimaginable graces to those who trust in My Mercy..."

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
(For recitation on a chaplet or ordinary rosary beads)

Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Continue by saying one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed.

Then on the OUR FATHER BEAD you will say the following words: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the ten HAIL MARY BEADS you will say the following words: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Continue this pattern four more times as you go around the chaplet or rosary. In conclusion THREE TIMES you will recite these words: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

End with a Sign of the Cross.

This week on Catholic Spotlight hear an interview with Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, about his new book, A Civilization of Love - What Every Catholic Can Do To Transform the World .