Divine Mercy Sunday / Second Sunday of Easter

News and Notes:

Divine Mercy Sunday
According to the Decree of Indulgence issued by Pope Saint John Paul II in 2002, the faithful who fulfill the prescribed conditions for Divine Mercy Sunday will receive a plenary indulgence (which is a full remission of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven).  These conditions include the usual requirements for any indulgence: sacramental confession, reception of Holy Communion and prayer for the intentions of the Pope.  They also stipulate that in any church or chapel, the faithful participate in prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy, or in the presence of the Eucharist, exposed or reserved, the faithful pray the Our Father, recite the Creed, and add a devotional prayer to Divine Mercy, such as “Merciful Jesus, I trust in you.”

May all the blessings of the Easter Season be yours!