CHAPLET
AND NOVENA
TO
THE DIVINE MERCY
According to the diary of St.Faustina Kowalska (1209-1229)
JESUS, ICH VERTRAUE AUF DICH
( JESUS I TRUST IN YOU )
THE
CHAPLET OF MERCY AS A NOVENA
In addition to the Novena to the
Divine Mercy, which Our Lord gave to Blessed Faustina for her own personal use,
He revealed to her a powerful prayer that He wanted everyone to say – the
Chaplet of Mercy. Blessed Faustina
prayed the Chaplet almost constantly, especially for the dying, and the Lord
urged her to encourage others to say it too, promising extraordinary graces to
those who would recite this special prayer.
The Chaplet can be said anytime, but
the Lord specifically asked that it be recited as a novena, especially on the
nine days before the Feast of Mercy. And He promised, ” By this novena (of
Chaplets) I will grant every possible grace to souls” (796).
We can pray this Novena of Chaplets
for our own personal intentions or we can offer it together with the Novena to
the Divine Mercy for the daily as dictated by Our Lord to Blessed Faustina.
HOW TO RECITE
THE CHAPLET OF MERCY
The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using
ordinary rosary beads of five decades. At the Shrine of the Divine Mercy in
Stockbridge, Massachausetts the Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from
the Diary of Blessed Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.
HEALING PRAYER
Jesus, You are the Wounded Healer,
Heal me by your wounds, forgive my sins and those of my forefathers through
your bloodshed. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit by the Power of Your
Resurrection. Amen.
Consecration
Prayer
Lord I consecrate my family
members, myself and my dear ones into your Eucharistic Heart and the Immaculate
Heart of Mother Mary for great transformation and Miracles – Amen.
OPENING PRAYERS
(optional)
You
expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of
mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine
Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. (1319)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth
from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of mercy for us. I trust in You! (84)
Begin the Chaplet with the our
Father the Hail Mary, and the Apostles Creed.
THE OUR FATHER
Our Father, who art in heaven
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven…
Given us this day our daily bread
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those
who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
THE HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace,
The Lord is with you.
Blessed are you among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, Jesus,
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death,
Amen.
THE APOSTLES’
CREED
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son,
our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the
Holy
Spirit,
And born of the Virgin Mary,
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again.
He ascended into heaven.
and is seated at the right hand of the
Father.
He will come again to judge the living
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
A. Then, on
the large bead before decade;
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.
B. On the ten small beads of each
decade, say:
For the sake of
his (Jesus)
Sorrowful
Passion,
(Abba Father)
have mercy on us
and on the whole
world.
C. Conclude
with : (three times)
Holy God,
Holy Mighty One,
Holy Immortal One,
have mercy on us
and on the whole world (476).
CLOSING PRAYER ( optional)
Eternal God, in who mercy is
endless and the treasury of
compassion – inexhaustible, look
kindly upon us and increase Your
mercy in us, that in difficult moments
we might not despair nor become
despondent, but with great confidence
submit ourselves to your holy will.
which is Love and Mercy itself (950).
Our Lord said to
Blessed Faustina :
Encourage souls to say the
Chaplet which I have given you ……….Whoever will recite it will receive great
mercy at the hour of death…..when they say this Chaplet in the presence of the
dying. I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just
Judge but as the Merciful Savior ……….. Priests will Recommended it to sinners
as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most hardened, if
he were to recite this Chaplet only once, he would receive grace from My
infinite mercy. I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust
in My mercy …………. Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you
ask for is compatible with My will (687, 1541, 1731).
CHAPLET AND
NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY
According to the
Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska (1209-1229)
FIRST DAY
Today bring to
Me
ALL MANKIND
ESPECIALLY ALL SINNERS
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.
SECOND DAY
Today bring to
Me
THE SOULS OF
PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS
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
priets 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 of 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.
THIRD DAY
Today bring to
Me
ALL DEVOUT AND
FAITHFUL SOULS
Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury
of your mercy You impart Your grace 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.
FOURTH DAY
Today bring to
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 Com-passionate 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.
FIFTH DAY
Today bring to
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 own 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.
SIXTH DAY
Today bring to
Me
THE MEEK AND
HUMBLE SOULS AND THE
SOULS OF LITTLE
CHILDREN
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 favourites.
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
unfolded 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 for 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.
SEVENTH DAY
Today bring to
Me
THE SOULS WHO
ESPECIALLY VENERATE
AND GLORIFY MY
MERCY
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. 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 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 that 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.
EIGHTH DAY
Today bring to
Me
THE SOULS WHO
ARE DETAINED IN
PURGATORY
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 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.
NINTH DAY
Today bring to
Me
SOULS WHO HAVE
BECOME LUKEWARM
Most compassionate 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 a flame. 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 AND
NOVENA TO THE DIVINE MERCY
According to the
Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska (1209-1229)
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February
22, 1993 Bishop of Springfield, Mass
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