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Divine Mercy Prayers, Novena, and Chaplet

Beginning in 1931 and through her death in 1938, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska received revelations and visits from Christ. Christ dictated prayers that He wished Saint Faustina to pray in a novena (a nine-day prayer) from Good Friday through the Octave of Easter, known as Divine Mercy Sunday. The novena is often combined with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, which can also be prayed throughout the year.

The Divine Mercy Novena
The Divine Mercy novena was revealed by Our Lord to Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. The words of the prayers were dictated by Christ Himself to Saint Faustina, and Saint Faustina recorded in her diary Our Lord's instructions for each day's prayer. It is usually recited starting on Good Friday, but it can be recited at any time of the year.

Divine Mercy Novena
A nine-day course of e-mails to aid Catholics in praying the Divine Mercy Novena.

Divine Mercy Devotions
Devotions to the Divine Mercy are most often practiced between Good Friday and Divine Mercy Sunday, but they can be prayed at any time of the year. Find out about the origins of Divine Mercy Sunday and the devotions that the Roman Catholic Church encourages the faithful to practice in honor of the Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ.

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a relatively recent but extremely popular devotion which was revealed by Our Lord to Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun. While the chaplet is most often recited between Good Friday and Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after Easter Sunday), it can be prayed at any time of the year. A standard rosary can be used to recite the chaplet.

Prayer for the First Day of the Divine Mercy Novena
For the first day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for of all mankind, especially sinners.

Prayer for the Second Day of the Divine Mercy Novena
For the second day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for priests, monks, and nuns.

Prayer for Third Day of Divine Mercy Novena
For the third day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for all the faithful.

Prayer for Fourth Day of Divine Mercy Novena
For the fourth day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for those who do not believe in God and those who do not know Christ.

Prayer for Fifth Day of Divine Mercy Novena
For the fifth day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for those who, while Christians, have separated themselves from the Roman Catholic Church.

Prayer for the Sixth Day of the Divine Mercy Novena
For the sixth day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for the most meek and humble souls and the souls of children.

Prayer for the Seventh Day of the Divine Mercy Novena

For the seventh day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for those most devoted to His mercy.

Prayer for the Eighth Day of the Divine Mercy Novena

For the eighth day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for all the souls in Purgatory.

Prayer for the Ninth Day of the Divine Mercy Novena

For the ninth day of the Divine Mercy novena, Christ asked Saint Faustina to pray for mercy for all souls who have become lukewarm in their belief.