Divine Mercy Sunday
This year was even more special because of the beatification of John Paul II whom the Filipinos love. Many priests from the archdiocese, and not only, came to help with confessions which went on for 36 hours nonstop. After the procession at 2:30 a.m. the first dawn Mass was celebrated by Bishop Nereo P. Odchimar of Tandag. At the end of the Mass balloons were released in the shape of the rosary - one red and one blue, plus yellow and white balloons. It was a great sight and everyone felt elated.
God bless!
Ela
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We can rest assured that when Jesus told St, Faustina, “Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet,” He meant that there wasn’t a soul on earth who wouldn’t receive grace if only the soul draws near to Jesus – through repentance and trusting prayer.
According to the Diary of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, Jesus Christ made a special promise which she was to communicate to the whole world.
As members of God’s family, the Church, we are invited — even obligated — to accept His name, His identity, as our own: Divine Mercy.