I.
When Making
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of
the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. (said while touching
forehead, breast, left shoulder, then right shoulder)
Latin
Version: Signum Crucis
In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
II.
The Our
Father
Our Father, Who
art in Heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done,
On earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread, And forgive
us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead
us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Latin Version: Pater Noster (Oratio Dominica)
Pater noster, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur Nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum
tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum
da nobis hodie, et dimitte nobis debita nostra sicut et nos dimittimus
debitoribus nostris. Et ne nos inducas in tentationem, sed libera nos a malo.
III.
Hail
Mary
Hail Mary, Full
of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed
is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now, and at the hour of death. Amen.
Latin Version:
Ave Maria (or Salutatio Angelica)
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus
fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
IV.
The Apostles'
Creed
I believe in God,
the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the
Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was
buried. He descended into Hell. On the third day He rose again. He ascended
into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness
of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Latin
Version: Symbolum Apostolorum
Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem caeli et terrae. Et in Iesum
Christum, Filium eius unicum, Dominum nostrum, qui conceptus est de Spiritu
Sancto, natus ex Maria Virgine, passus sub Pontio Pilato, crucifixus, mortuus,
et sepultus, descendit ad inferos, tertia die resurrexit a mortuis, ascendit
ad caelos, sedet ad dexteram Dei Patris omnipotentis, inde venturus est iudicare
vivos et mortuos. Credo in Spiritum Sanctum, sanctam Ecclesiam Catholicam,
sanctorum communionem, remissionem peccatorum, carnis resurrectionem, vitam
aeternam. Amen.
V.
Eternal
Father
Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Thy dearly beloved
Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and for the sins of
the whole world.
Latin Version: Pater aeterne
Pater aeterne, offero tibi Corpus et Sanguinem, animam et divinitatem
dilectissimi Filii Tui, Domini nostri, Iesu Christi, in propitiatione pro
peccatis nostris et totius mundi.
VI.
Response
For the sake of
His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Latin Version:
Pro dolorosa Eius passione, miserere nobis et totius mundi.
VII.
Holy
God
Holy God, Holy
Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us and on the whole world.
Latin version: Sanctus Deus
Sanctus Deus, Sanctus Fortis, Sanctus Immortalis, miserere nobis et totius
mundi.
VIII.
Optional
Concluding Prayer (The "Three O'Clock Prayer")
O Blood and Water,
which hast gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us,
we trust in Thee.
O Blood and Water, which hast gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount
of Mercy for us, we trust in Thee.
O Blood and Water, which hast gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount
of Mercy for us, we trust in Thee.
Novena to the Divine Mercy
The Novena may
be prayed any time, but Jesus asked that it especially be prayed beginning
on Good Friday and ending on what is now known as Divine Mercy Sunday. Each
day of the Chaplet, we pray for a different group in response to Jesus' requests
(in italics below) which He made known to St. Faustina. We pray for: all
mankind -- especially sinners, priests and religious, the devout and faithful,
pagans, heretics and schismatics, the meek and children, those who venerate
His mercy, the souls in Purgatory, and, finally, the lukewarm.
Jesus' words (italicized) aren't to be prayed, but are included here so you
may know what the prayers respond to.
First Day
Today, bring
to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean
of My mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into which
the loss of souls plunges Me.
Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and
to forgive us, do not look upon our sins, but upon the trust which we place
in Your infinite goodness. Receive us all into the abode of Your Most
Compassionate Heart, and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You
by Your love which unites You to the Father and the Holy Spirit.
O omnipotence of Divine Mercy, salvation of sinful man, You are a sea of
mercy and compassion. You aid him who entreats You with humility.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon
poor sinners, all enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. For
the sake of His sorrowful Passion, show us Your mercy, that we may praise
the omnipotence of Your mercy forever and ever. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Second
Day
Today bring
to Me the souls of priests and religious, and immerse them in My unfathomable
mercy. It was they who gave Me the strength to endure My bitter Passion.
Through them, as through channels, My mercy flows out upon mankind.
Most Merciful Jesus, from whom comes all that is good, increase Your grace
in us, that we may perform worthy works of mercy, and that all who see us
may glorify the Father of Mercy who is in heaven.
The fountain of God's love dwells in pure hearts, bathed in the Sea of Mercy,
radiant as stars, bright as the dawn.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the company of chosen ones in
Your vineyard upon the souls of priests and religious; and endow them with
the strength of Your blessing. For the love of the Heart of Your Son, in
which they are enfolded, impart to them Your power and light, that they may
be able to guide others in the way of salvation, and with one voice sing
praise to Your boundless mercy for ages without end. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Third Day
Today bring
to Me all devout and faithful souls, and immerse them in the ocean of My
mercy. These souls brought Me consolation on the Way of the Cross. They were
that drop of consolation in the midst of an ocean of bitterness.
Most Merciful Jesus, from the treasury of Your mercy, You impart Your graces
in great abundance to each and all. Receive us into the abode of Your Most
Compassionate Heart and never let us escape from It. We beg this of You by
that most wondrous love for the heavenly Father with which Your Heart burns
so fiercely.
The miracles of mercy are impenetrable. Neither the sinner nor just one will
fathom them. When You cast upon us an eye of pity, You draw us all closer
to Your love.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon faithful souls, as upon the
inheritance of Your Son. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, grant them
Your blessing and surround them with Your constant protection. Thus may they
never fail in love or lose the treasure of the holy faith, but rather, with
all the hosts of Angels and Saints, may they glorify Your boundless mercy
for endless ages. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Fourth
Day
Today bring
to Me the pagans and those who do not yet know me. I was thinking also of
them during My bitter Passion, and their future zeal comforted My Heart.
Immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.
Most Compassionate Jesus, You are the Light of the whole world. Receive into
the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of pagans who as yet
do not know You. Let the rays of Your grace enlighten them that they, too,
together with us, may extol Your wonderful mercy; and do not let them escape
from the abode which is Your Most Compassionate Heart.
May the light of Your love enlighten the souls in darkness; Grant that these
souls will know You and, together with us, praise Your mercy.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of pagans and of those
who as yet do not know You, but who are enclosed in the Most Compassionate
Heart of Jesus. Draw them to the light of the Gospel. These souls do not
know what great happiness it is to love You. Grant that they, too, may extol
the generosity of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Fifth Day
Today bring
to Me the souls of heretics and schismatics, and immerse them in the ocean
of My mercy. During my bitter Passion they tore at My Body and Heart; that
is, My Church. As they return to unity with the Church, My wounds heal, and
in this way they alleviate My Passion.
Most Merciful Jesus, Goodness Itself, You do not refuse light to those who
seek it of You. Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the
souls of heretics and schismatics. Draw them by Your light into the unity
of the Church, and do not let them escape from the abode of Your Most
Compassionate Heart; but bring it about that they, too, come to adore the
generosity of Your mercy.
Even for those who have torn the garment of Your unity, a fount of mercy
flows from Your Heart. The omnipotence of Your mercy, O God, can lead these
souls also out of error.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls of heretics and
schismatics, who have squandered Your blessings and misused Your graces by
obstinately persisting in their errors. Do not look upon their errors, but
upon the love of Your own Son and upon His bitter Passion, which He underwent
for their sake, since they, too, are enclosed in the Most Compassionate Heart
of Jesus. Bring it about that they also may glorify Your great mercy for
endless ages. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Sixth Day
Today bring
to Me the meek and humble souls and the souls of little children, and immerse
them in My mercy. These souls most closely resemble My Heart. They strengthened
Me during My bitter agony. I saw them as earthly Angels, who would keep vigil
at My altars. I pour out upon them whole torrents of grace. Only the humble
soul is able to receive My grace. I favor humble souls with My confidence.
Most Merciful Jesus, You yourself have said, "Learn from Me for I am meek
and humble of heart." Receive into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart
all meek and humble souls and the souls of little children. These souls send
all heaven into ecstasy, and they are the heavenly Father's favorites. They
are a sweet-smelling bouquet before the throne of God; God Himself takes
delight in their fragrance. These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most
Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love
and mercy.
A truly gentle and humble soul already here on earth the air of paradise
breathes, and in the fragrance of her humble heart the Creator Himself delights.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon meek and humble souls, and upon
the souls of little children, who are enfolded in the abode which is the
Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls bear the closest resemblance
to Your Son. Their fragrance rises from the earth and reaches Your very throne.
Father of mercy and of all goodness, I beg You by the love You bear these
souls and by the delight You take in them: bless the whole world, that all
souls together may sing out the praises of Your mercy for endless ages. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Seventh
Day
Today bring
to Me the souls who especially venerate and glorify My mercy, and immerse
them in My mercy. These souls sorrowed most over My Passion and entered most
deeply into My Spirit. They are living images of My Compassionate Heart.
These souls will shine with a special brightness in the next life. Not one
of them will go into the fire of hell. I shall particularly defend each one
of them at the hour of death.
Most Merciful Jesus, whose Heart is Love Itself, receive into the abode of
Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls of those who particularly extol and
venerate the greatness of Your mercy. These souls are mighty with the very
power of God Himself. In the midst of all afflictions and adversities they
go forward, confident of Your mercy. These souls are united to Jesus and
carry all mankind on their shoulders. These souls will not be judged severely,
but Your mercy will embrace them as they depart from this life.
A soul who praises the goodness of her Lord; she is always close to the living
fountain and draws graces from Mercy Divine.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls who glorify and venerate
Your greatest attribute, that of Your fathomless mercy, and who are enclosed
in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. These souls are a living Gospel;
their hands are full of deeds of mercy, and their spirit, overflowing with
joy, sings a canticle of mercy to You, O Most High! I beg You O God: Show
them Your mercy according to the hope and trust they have placed in You.
Let there be accomplished in them the promise of Jesus, who said to them,
I Myself will defend as My own glory, during their lifetime, and especially
at the hour of their death, those souls who will venerate My fathomless mercy.
Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Eighth
Day
Today bring
to Me the souls who are in the prison of Purgatory, and immerse them in the
abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching
flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution
to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all the indulgences
from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you
only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them
the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice.
Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring
into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls
who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice.
May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put
out the flames of the purifying fire, that in that place, too, the power
of Your mercy may be praised.
From the terrible heat of the cleansing fire rises a plaint to Your mercy,
and they receive comfort, refreshment, relief in the stream of mingled Blood
and Water.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory,
who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by
the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which
His most sacred Soul was flooded, manifest Your mercy to the souls who are
under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way than through the
Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there
is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Ninth Day
Today bring
to Me souls who have become lukewarm, and immerse them in the abyss of My
mercy. These souls wound My Heart most painfully. My soul suffered the most
dreadful loathing in the Garden of Olives because of lukewarm souls. They
were the reason I cried out: "Father, take this cup away from Me, if it be
Your will." For them, the last hope of salvation is to flee to My mercy.
Most compassionate Jesus, You are Compassion Itself. I bring lukewarm souls
into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart. In this fire of Your pure
love let these tepid souls, who, like corpses, filled You with such deep
loathing, be once again set aflame. O Most Compassionate Jesus, exercise
the omnipotence of Your mercy and draw them into the very ardor of Your love;
and bestow upon them the gift of holy love, for nothing is beyond Your power.
Fire and ice cannot be joined; Either the fire dies, or the ice melts. But
by Your mercy, O God, You can make up for all that is lacking.
Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon lukewarm souls, who are nonetheless
enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. Father of Mercy, I beg
You by the bitter Passion of Your Son and by His three-hour agony on the
Cross: Let them, too, glorify the abyss of Your mercy. Amen.
Recite The Chaplet
Footnotes:
The prayers in their original Polish:
Eternal
Father:
Ojcze Przedwieczny, ofiaruje Ci Cialo i Krew,
Dusze i Bóstwo najmilszego Syna Twojego,
a Pana naszego Jezusa Chrystusa,
na przeblaganie za grzechy nasze i calego swiata.
Response:
Dla Jego bolesnej Meki miej milosierdzie dla nas i calego swiata.
Holy
God:
Swiety Boze, Swiety Mocny, Swiety Niesmiertelny, zmiluj sie nad nami i nad
calym swiatem.
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