Works of MercyKansas City's Striking New 'Image'As his budget would dictate, he had the choice between commissioning a 25-feet-tall, 4-ton statue of The Divine Mercy or an in-ground swimming pool. From Abortion Mill to Baptismal FontTheir mothers had gone to an abortion mill, but sidewalk counselors intervened and helped them to find the strength to say no to abortion and yes to life. Message from the MariansBr. Jim: Now in the Driver's Seat"It's enjoyable for me to think how things have come full circle," he says. 'Called to Greatness'Vowing to imitate the Lord, to deny themselves, and follow Christ's footsteps, two Marian seminarians have professed final vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. • View a photo gallery from the day! Divine Mercy Q&AWhat Do You Want Me to Do, Lord?In many situations, the possibilities for action seem endless. Usually, we can choose only one course of action, though. How do we know which choice is aligned to "God's will" for our lives? Was St. Faustina 'Miserable' Most of the Time?Tom asks: "Do you have any insight on why St. Faustina many times refers to herself as a miserable soul?" From the National ShrineHoly Mass Planned for Marian FounderThe prayerful appreciation is for the beatification one year ago this month of the founder of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, Bl. Stanislaus Papczynski (1631-1701). Br. Jim: Now in the Driver's Seat"It's enjoyable for me to think how things have come full circle," he says. Graces ReceivedDina and Faustina: Teachers of Divine MercyIt's the feast day of Bl. Dina, a contemporary of St. Faustina. Yep, God was definitely trying to tell us something. Petal PowerRead an excerpt from Fr. Donald Calloway's new book! Around the WorldHoly Mass Planned for Marian FounderThe prayerful appreciation is for the beatification one year ago this month of the founder of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, Bl. Stanislaus Papczynski (1631-1701). Dina and Faustina: Teachers of Divine MercyIt's the feast day of Bl. Dina, a contemporary of St. Faustina. Yep, God was definitely trying to tell us something. |

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