Excerpts from Blessed Michael Sopocko's writings

"The Mercy of God in His Works," Volumes 1-4

October 28, 2024

The appeal to God's Mercy is interwoven through the whole fabric of the Christian faith. But precisely because it is so familiar, much of its deeper meaning is often overlooked.

The Obligation of Mercy Towards Our Neighbor

July 30, 2021

During the temporary ban of the Divine Mercy devotion, Bl. Michael Sopocko (St. Faustina's confessor) wrote for our Marian Helpers Bulletin. See his article on the Obligation of Mercy towards our Neighbor from our July-Sept. 1962 Bulletin here.

Peace and the Mercy of God

February 15, 2020

During the temporary ban of the Divine Mercy devotion, Blessed Michael Sopocko (St. Faustina's confessor) wrote for our Marian Helpers Bulletin.

The Benefits Obtained from the Virtue of Mercy

March 22, 2017
During the temporary ban of the Divine Mercy devotion, Bl. Michael Sopocko (St. Faustina's confessor) wrote for our Marian Helpers Bulletin. See his article on the benefits obtained from the virtue of mercy from our Jan.-March 1963 Bulletin here.

God's Mercy in the Mystery of the Incarnation

March 15, 2017

During the temporary ban of the Divine Mercy devotion, Blessed Michael Sopocko wrote for our Marian Helpers Bulletin. See his article from our October-December 1962 issue.

The Love of Christ for Sinners

March 2, 2017
During the temporary ban of the Divine Mercy devotion, Bl. Michael Sopocko (St. Faustina's confessor) wrote for our Marian Helpers Bulletin. See his article on the love of Christ for sinners from our April-June, 1960 Bulletin here.

The 'Picture' of the Merciful Christ

February 22, 2017
During the temporary ban of the Divine Mercy devotion, Blessed Michael Sopocko (St. Faustina's confessor) wrote for our Marian Helpers Bulletin. See his article on the Divine Mercy Image from the Spring 1958 issue.

Between the Image and the Reality

March 10, 2009
Blessed Michael Sopocko, convinced in the truth of what the young nun was telling him, knew the importance of having this image.

Knowing God in the Merciful Savior

September 18, 2008
Read an excerpt from chapter one of the book God Is Mercy (Grail Publications, 1955), by Blessed Michael Sopocko. It was translated by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception.

God Is Mercy

September 17, 2008
Read an excerpt from chapter two of the book God Is Mercy (Grail Publications, 1955), by Fr. Michael Sopocko. It was translated by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception.

Mercy of God: Supreme Attribute of the Creator

September 16, 2008
Read an excerpt from chapter six of the book God Is Mercy (Grail Publications, 1955), by Fr. Michael Sopocko. It was translated by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception.

Mercy of God:Raising us from the Misery of Sin

September 14, 2008
Read an excerpt from chapter sixteen of the book God Is Mercy (Grail Publications, 1955), by Fr. Michael Sopocko. It was translated by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception.