Divine Mercy Sunday

Today the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, a feast that reminds us that God’s mercy is greater than every sin. Through the revelations given to Saint Faustina Kowalska, Jesus invited the world to trust in His mercy and allow that mercy to flow into our lives for the salvation of souls.

In the first reading (Acts 2:42–47), the early Christians devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, the breaking of bread, and prayer. Their unity and charity show us that a community that receives God’s mercy must also share that mercy with others.

St. Peter reminds us that through God’s mercy we are given a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:3). Mercy restores hope and gives us a new beginning.

In the Gospel (John 20:19–29), the risen Lord appears to the apostles and breathes on them the Holy Spirit, giving them the power to forgive sins. When Thomas the Apostle finally encounters Christ, he makes the profound confession: “My Lord and my God!”



Dear friends, Divine Mercy Sunday teaches us three simple truths: trust in God’s mercy, receive His forgiveness, and show mercy to others. No matter our failures, Christ’s mercy is always open to us.

May we always pray with faith: “Jesus, I trust in You.”