Divine Mercy Novena
The NOVENA
OF DIVINE MERCY, which Jesus asked Sister
Faustina to begin on Good Friday, 1937 is for nine days from Good
Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (the Sunday after
Easter) which is the Feast of Divine Mercy. Jesus
told her:
 "By this Novena" [of
Chaplets and particular intention each day] "I
will grant every possible grace to souls." (796).
However, it can be said more often than just
from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday (the First
Sunday after Easter), and is recommended often.
Good Friday/First Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me All Mankind, especially All Sinners and immerse
them in the ocean of My Mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into
which the loss of souls plunges Me."
"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 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.
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 for ever and ever. Amen."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Holy
Saturday/Second Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me the Souls of Priests and
Religious, and immerse them in My unfathomable Mercy. It was they who gave Me strength to
endure My bitter Passion. Through them as through channels of My Mercy flows out upon
mankind."
"Most Merciful Jesus, from Whom comes all that is good,
increase Your grace in men and women consecrated to Your service, that they may perform
worthy works of mercy; and that all who see them may glorify the Father of Mercy Who is in
Heaven.
Eternal Father, turn Your
merciful gaze 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."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Easter
Sunday/Third Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me all devout and
faithful souls and immerse them in the ocean of My Mercy. These souls brought Me
consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were that drop of consolation in the midst of an
ocean of bitterness."
"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 grace
of You by that most wondrous Love for the Heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns so
fiercely.
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."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Monday/Fourth
Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me those who do not
believe in God and those who do not yet know Me."
"Most
compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into the abode of Your
Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who do not believe in God and of those 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.
Eternal Father, turn
Your merciful gaze upon the souls of those who do not believe in You, 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"
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Tuesday/Fifth
Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me the souls of
those who have separated themselves from My Church ."
"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 those who have separated
themselves from Your Church. 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 glorify the generosity of Your Mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your
merciful gaze upon the souls of those who have separated themselves from Your Son's
Church, 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 Son
and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent for their sake, since they, too, are
enclosed in His Most Compassionate Heart. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your
great Mercy for endless ages. Amen."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Wednesday/Sixth
Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me the meek and humble souls
and the souls of little children, and immerse them in My Mercy. These souls most closely
resemble My Heart. They strengthened Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly
Angels, who will keep vigil at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace.
Only the humble soul is capable of receiving My grace. I favor humble souls with My
confidence."
"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.
Eternal Father, turn Your
merciful gaze upon meek souls, upon humble souls, and upon 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."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Thursday/Seventh
Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me the souls who
especially venerate and glorify My Mercy, and immerse them in My Mercy. These souls
sorrowed most over My Passion and entered most deeply into My Spirit. They are living
images of My Compassionate Heart. These souls will shine with a special brightness in the
next life. Not one of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend each
one of them at the hour of death."
"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; and united to
You, O Jesus, they 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.
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 hearts,
overflowing with joy, sing 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 during their life, but
especially at the hour of death, the souls who will venerate this fathomless Mercy of His,
He, Himself, will defend as His glory. Amen."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Friday/Eighth
Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me the souls who
are detained in Purgatory, and immerse them in the abyss of My Mercy. Let the torrents of
My Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They
are making retribution to My Justice. It is in Your power to bring them relief. Draw all
the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you
only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the
spirit and pay off their debt to My Justice."
"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 Purgatory, that there, too, the power
of Your Mercy may be celebrated.
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. 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 but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly
beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion.
Amen."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
Saturday/Ninth
Day of Novena
 "Today bring Me souls who have
become lukewarm, and immerse them in the abyss of My Mercy. These souls wound My Heart
most painfully. My Soul suffered the most dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives
because of lukewarm souls. They were the reason I cried out: 'Father, take this cup away
from Me, if it be Your will." For them the last hope of salvation is to run to My
Mercy."
"Most
Merciful 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.
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. Amen."
CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
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