Just as the Image
can serve as a reminder of the ocean of Divine Mercy, as well as its price, so
can the daily remembrance of the Divine Mercy at the hour of Christ's death.
Jesus asked Saint Faustina, and through her us, to celebrate this Hour of Great
Mercy, promising tremendous graces to those who would, both for themselves and
on behalf of others.
At three o'clock, implore My mercy,
especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My
Passion, particularly in My abandonment at the moment of agony. This is the
hour of great mercy ... In this hour I will refuse nothing to the soul that
makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion. (Diary 1320).
As often as you hear the clock strike the
third hour immerse yourself completely in My mercy, adoring and glorifying it,
invoke it's omnipotence for the whole world, and particularly for poor sinners,
for at that moment mercy was opened wide for every soul. In this hour you can
obtain everything for yourself and for others for the asking; it was the hour
of grace for the whole world - mercy triumphed over justice.
Try your best to make the Stations of the
Cross in this hour, provided that your duties permit it; and if you are not
able to make the Stations of the Cross, then at least step into the chapel for
a moment and adore, in the Most Blessed Sacrament. My Heart, which is full of
mercy: and should you be unable to step into chapel. immerse yourself in prayer
there where you happen to be, if only for a very brief instant. (Diary 1572)
Diary,
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, Divine Mercy in My Soul (c) 1987 Congregation of
Marians of the Immaculate Conception, Stockbridge, MA 01263.
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