Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday
The pinnacle of God's gift of mercy is Divine Mercy Sunday, the very feast that Christ Himself wanted to establish on the Sunday after Easter. Although St. Faustina recorded this in her diary during the 1930s, the feast itself was not officially recognized in the Church until the year 2000 by Pope St. John Paul II.
Father Donald Calloway, MIC, explains the promises of this extraordinary feast.
Then hear the story of Bishop John Dolan of the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona, who established the Office of Mental Health Ministry, a first of its kind in the United States, to accompany those who struggle with mental health challenges.
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He’s one of the most popular saints, especially for animal and bird lovers. Yet St. Francis of Assisi did not start out that way. He had an easy life, enjoyed the party scene, and even admitted, “I lived in great sin.” Father Chris Alar, MIC, reveals Francis’ remarkable journey to sainthood. Then hear the story of Jennifer Hubbard. Her daughter died tragically in the Sandy Hook shooting, and Jennifer started a foundation in her memory because she adored animals, just like St. Francis.
Since every single grace comes from prayer, we need to make it part of our busy lives. Father Chris suggests the four best times for prayer: when we wake up, at meals, when receiving the Sacraments, and before we go to sleep.
Father Don Calloway: Be like St. Joseph! And here's how.
