Happy Feast of Divine Mercy!

Feast of Divine Mercy

Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Honolulu - Divine Mercy Sunday

...The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy Communion shall obrtain COMPLETE FORGIVENESS OF SINS AND PUNISHMENT. On that day all the divine floodgates through which grace flow are opened. LET NO SOUL FEAR TO DRAW NEAR TO ME, EVEN THOUGH ITS SINS BE AS SCARLET...

Diary of St. Faustina

Second Day of the Divine Mercy Novena:

Happy Holy Saturday! Let's pray the novena prayers today as we wait in anticipation of the resurrection of our Lord just as the Apostles waited. Let us pray for God's mercy and for a greater trust in His mercy in our hearts!

Note: I received an email from a few of our fellow novena-prayers and they asked for instructions on how to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. The instructions are linked below.


Second Day of the Divine Mercy Novena:

Today bring to 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 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.

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
(Chaplet instructions)
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Thank you so much for praying today!

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I hope you have a blessed Easter Triduum!

God bless you,
    John-Paul - PrayMoreNovenas.com

Local Divine Mercy Invitation

Also, I want to share an invitation which came from Rose of the Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii:

You're Invited to

A Special Divine Mercy Sunday and New Adoration Chapel Dedication Mass

Join us for the official inauguration of The Blessed Pope John Paul II Adoration Chapel at St. Joseph's Church in Waipahu
DATE: May 1, 2011 Divine Mercy Sunday
TIME: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LOCATION: St. Joseph's Church
94-675 Farrington Highway, Waipahu

SCHEDULE:
2:00 pm Visit the Parish Hall for Eucharistic Adoration
and Divine Mercy Materials

2:30 pm Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayers

3:00 pm Holy Mass to be officiated by Bishop Larry Silva
with the LaSalette priests concelebrating
Eucharistic Procession after the Mass

4:00 pm Refreshments in Parish Hall

Local Event - An Invitation to 2 Important Events for the Feast of Dvine Mercy

The following is from Josephine Yu, co-coordinator of the WAF, Honolulu Division, as well as a Spiritual Mom:

His Excellency, Bishop Larry Silva with the witnessing of Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona on April 23, 2006, Mercy Sunday, dedicated our Diocese and the Islands of Hawaii to Divine Mercy. A heavenly inspired move courageously taken up by our Bishop.

Now ours is the responsibility to apply, promote and disseminate the messages of Divine Mercy, Chaplets, Novena and Acts of Love and Mercy.

As we affirm: JESUS, WE TRUST IN YOU.

1. Hour of Mercy Preparation for the Feast of Divine Mercy

Church: Blessed sacrament Church
2124 Pauoa Road

Good Friday to Saturday after Easter
Divine Mercy Novena
April 22 to April 20, 2011

April 22,2:20PM - 1st Day - Good Friday
April 23, 2:45PM - 2nd Day - Holy Saturday
Novena & Prayers only during Triduum

April 24 to April 30, 2011
2:45PM 3rd Day till the 9th Day
Novena with Mass
at the Hour of Mercy

Jesus said: "By this Novena [of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls."

The Three o'clock Hour..."This the hour of Great Mercy for the whole world...at this Hour I will refuse nothing to the soul hat makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion, providing it is compatible to My Will."

(Image of Divine Mercy & Other Religious Items Available for Purchase. Proceeds to go to Bishop's Diocesan Projects).

2. Hour of Mercy Celebration for the Feast of Divine Mercy

Church: Star of the Sea Church
4469 Malia Street
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011

2:00 PM Divine Mercy Assembly
2:15 PM Divine Mercy Holy Hour
3:00 PM Hour of Mercy Prayer/Holy Mass - Fr. Mark Del Rosario Concelebrants welcome
4:00 PM Blessing of Divine Mercy images

The Image of Divine Mercy is to be ceremoniously blessed. The Image should be exposed to all taking part in the celebration and an image may be left in a position that all can touch and say:

"Jesus, I Trust in You."

*Bring your own images for blessing on this Mercy Sunday, May 1, 2011

"I desire that priests proclaim this great Mercy of Mine towards souls of sinners. Let the sinner not be afraid to approach Me, the Flames of Mercy are burning Me - clamoring to be spent; I want to pour them out upon these souls." [Diary 50]

Message about Fr. Pete's Passing

Fr. Pete spent the day resting and receiving a stream of loving visitors. Many of us ping-ponged between Pete's room and Fred Ballard's. Many prayers, rosaries and Divine Mercy Chaplets were said for Father.

The staff had treated him like the prince among men that he was. About 10 p.m. we all decided (14 of us) to serenade him with a soft lullaby version of "A New World Somewhere." So beautiful!

Not long after the gang left, Fr. Pete's breathing became more shallow and less frequent. He was pronounced dead @11:45 pm (of Thursday, April 14). His body was moved to a peaceful area for viewing and in about 4 hours will go to the University of Hawai'i for use by the medical students.

Modesto said "He was just waiting for us to serenade him."

We love you, Fr. Pete, and we have been forever changed by your love,
Jose & Mary Elizabeth

This is a portion of the message of Jose and Mary Elizabeth of the Worldwide Marriage Encounter to its members in Hawai'i. Thank you, wonderful couple.

Upcoming Events from Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii

From a recent email from the Divine Mercy Center of Hawaii:

You are invited to attend two inspirational events that will lift up your weary souls. Mark your calendars for these important Divine Mercy Healing events. We have invited great guest speakers who will encourage you to hope in the love and mercy of God amidst trials, tribulations and sufferings. Don't miss these great opportunities to receive God's healing mercy. Spread the word. God bless you always.

Jesus, I Trust in You

Visit the website for more details.

Divine Mercy Healing Mass, Oct 5
at Our Lady of Good Counsel
on October 5, Tuesday 6 pm - 9 pm
in celebration of the Feast of St. Faustina
at Our Lady of Good Counsel
1525 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Oahu

Admission is free; everyone is invited,

6 pm - Divine Mercy Healing Mass
7 pm - "Deliver Us From Evil" a talk by Fr. Bill Halbing
8 pm - Healing Service
9 pm - Refreshment

Divine Mercy Healing Conference 2010
Theme: "The Healing Power of God's Mercy"
Featuring 5 guests coming from the East Coast.

Registration is required.
Procession, Sacrament of Reconciliation, Adoration, Holy Mass, Holy Rosary, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Reflection Talks on God's Healing Mercy and other topics, Healing Services, Dramatic multi-media presentation, Veneration of the St. Faustina's relic, Praise and Worship, Fellowship and more. Register by Sept. 30

Event Info
October 7-10, 2010
St. Philomena Church
3300 Ala Laulani St.
Honolulu (Salt Lake)

Divine Mercy Inspires Vocations

Aside from promoting Eucharistic Adoration and the devotion to The Divine Mercy, the Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy (EADM) also strives to support, promote and pray for religious vocations. For the past 5 years, EADM Hawaii has made every effort to carry out these missions. The apostolate in Hawaii is pleased to report that a couple of seminarians have been inspired to enter the priesthood after attending Divine Mercy conferences it has organized. In addition, a few men who previously attended Divine Mercy events are now discerning on religious vocations.

Seminarians Inspired by Conferences

The Diocese of Honolulu (Hawaii) recently has seen an increase in priestly vocations. With the latest addition of Makana Aiona, the son of Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor James Aiona, the count now comes to a total of 9 seminarians, a number the diocese has not seen in many years. The Hawaii Catholic Herald reports on two seminarians’ decision to enter the seminary and mentions Divine Mercy conferences as sources of inspiration for their calling.

Entire article here