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‘A priest after My own Heart’: Blessed Michael Sopoćko

February 15, 2026

We often think of St. Faustina’s spiritual director, Bl. Fr. Michael Sopoćko (feast day: Feb. 15), as merely the primary witness of her sanctity, and perhaps as the agent that God used to arrange the painting of the Image of the Divine Mercy. But he was so much more than that!

"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.

Living Divine Mercy TV Show Episode 126

February 8, 2024

Father Michael Sopoćko (1888-1975), now beatified by the Church, was the priest-confessor to St. Faustina and, as such, an incredible man of mercy. Join Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, as he introduces this great theologian, the principal instrument that Our Lord used to fashion the soul of St. Faustina, and learn how he commissioned the very first Image of Divine Mercy. Then hear how the message of Divine Mercy has brought joy and hope to an autistic boy named Royce Guzman and his family.

The Image that Jesus gave us is to be a fount of Mercy for the world

April 15, 2023

In a timely reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday, St. Faustina’s spiritual director, Bl. Fr. Michael Sopoćko, tells about the Image of Jesus, the Divine Mercy. 

The Mercy Devotion Spreads - is Banned - and Spreads Again!

July 14, 2006

With all reasonable doubt removed Fr. Sopocko began putting the Lord's requests to Faustina into action.

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