Tell All Souls About My Mercy
Tell All Souls About My Mercy is typically given in the church lasting two hours, however, optional formats and arrangements are possible. See below.
Parish and General Audience Program
To label the compelling "Tell All Souls About My Mercy" as a program or presentation simply does not do it justice. A much better way to describe the production is to look at the effects, or better yet to look at what it is NOT.
- It is NOT…
- It is NOT a dry, boring talk.
- It is NOT a lecture.
- It is NOT a play, but it is NOT without drama.
- It is NOT a video. It is NOT a movie.
- It is NOT scary, or crude, but it is rated "R" for Religious.
In "Tell All Souls About My Mercy" sacred images, subtle lighting, the spoken word, and beautiful, stirring instrumental pieces of great composers accentuate heartfelt renderings of passages from the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska. The combination of these sights and sounds leads one to a soulful experience like none other.
The goal of "Tell All Souls About My Mercy" is for souls to gain a better understanding of God's love and mercy for them and the need to reflect this love and mercy towards others. A typical parish program is given in the church consisting of two parts:
The Dramatic Portion (appx 70 min)
The bulk of the dramatic portion of the presentation is taken from a selection of passages from the Diary of St. Marian Faustina called "Conversations with the Merciful God" (see Diary 1485).
Excerpts from the conversations Jesus has with the sinful soul, the despairing soul and the suffering soul are interwoven with inspiring reflections to assist one in internalizing the message and applying it practically. All can relate to the struggles each of these souls face and hence the conversations go straight to the heart. The concluding meditation is the Way of the Cross as seen through the eyes of the Blessed Mother as our shinning example of accepting God's will in our lives, even in the most tragic situations. In this meditation we are reminded to persevere in love and that by meditating on Christ's passion we can rise above all things!
The Sacramental Portion - Adoration (appx 45 min)
When possible and in cooperation with the local pastor a period of Eucharistic adoration follows the dramatic portion lasting for approximately 45 minutes. A short transition is made between the segments while the altar is prepared for exposition.
During adoration there are short periods of quiet reflection interspersed with audience recitation of selected prayers from the Diary. The congregation is led through the prayers by the presenters with the use of the booklet The Divine Mercy Adoration Companion provided by MOMM for each participant to keep. The booklet contains all of the prayers used for traditional exposition and benediction such as the "O Salutaris" and "The Divine Praises".
The contemplative nature of the dramatic portion opens the heart and allows time for the soul to reflect, and during adoration Our Lord speaks directly from the Eucharist to the heart providing a powerful experience for the attendee.
Reconciliation and Adoration
We respectfully and wholeheartedly encourage availability of the Sacrament of Penance during this second segment of the program. Many souls are drawn to the Lord in this sacrament following the presentation. Jesus told St. Faustina that the greatest miracles take place in the confessional and many priests have testified that they have been impressed with not only at the number of penitents, but in the quality of the confessions and in the number who come to receive reconciliation after many years.
If it is not possible to have Exposition and Reconciliation, the program is 90 minutes long and concludes with the Chaplet of Mercy.
Optional Formats
Flexibility is one of MOMM’s greatest strengths. Tell All Souls About My Mercy can be modified to meet most time constraints as follows:
90 minutes – Dramatic portion concluding with Chaplet of Divine Mercy with or without Benediction.
60 minutes – Dramatic portion adjusted to 60 minutes if necessary, typically for conference timeframes. Does not include Chaplet of Mercy or Benediction.
Presentations can also usually be given in halls, gymnasiums or theaters if a church venue is not possible. Do not hesitate to contact us regarding your special situation.