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The Divine Mercy movement will soon be given the prominence that our Lord requested of St. Faustina, the great Apostle of Divine Mercy. With Pope Benedict XVI's blessing, plans are underway to hold a World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in April 2008.

In all, 1,200 people attended the second annual Divine Mercy Conference on Saturday, Feb. 3, where experts on Divine Mercy called the Lord's message of mercy the source of divine power for the healing of the world.

What is finally coming to light is that 'mercy and healing' were at the heart of President Gerald Ford's most controversial decision.

Primary among Fr. Anthony's plans is to put an even greater emphasis on the Divine Mercy message as a source of healing for those who are lost in sin and estranged from God.

As we look back on 2006, there can be no doubt that the baton has been passed from John Paul II, the Great Mercy Pope, to Benedict XVI, the present Mercy Pope. Consider these three Divine Mercy highlights of Pope Benedict's reign in 2006 ...

"In light of this miracle," said Br. Andrew Maczynski, MIC (shown above beside a portrait of Fr. Papczynski), "perhaps Father Founder is taking care of the most critical problem of our times - the need to uphold the sacredness of human life."

How wishing others a "Merry Christmas" doesn't go nearly far enough for those of us who desire to live Divine Mercy as a way of life.

While it is important and appropriate to venerate the image of the Merciful Savior and to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily, if these actions do not lead us to a deeper trust in God, a greater ability to forgive those who have hurt us, and a stronger desire to be merciful to others, then the devotional aspects have done little to bring us closer to Jesus.

The Marians of the Immaculate Conception celebrated a feast day near and dear to them on Dec. 8 - the great Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

A national debate began on Nov. 8, the day after the recent elections, and the topic is the war in Iraq. It's a debate that needs to be informed by God's mercy, our prayers, and our works of mercy.

His agenda includes a radio interview, talks to various church groups, and taking part in a six-part television series on the life of St. Faustina and the message of Divine Mercy.