Embrace Christ’s Mercy
Join Us for the Divine Mercy Novena & Holy Hour
Feel Christ’s boundless love and grace as we come together in prayer and reflection during the Divine Mercy Novena and a special Holy Hour on Divine Mercy Sunday. Unlike other novenas, in which people ask for something from God through the intercession of His Holy Saints, the Divine Mercy Novena is intended to be prayed for graces and/or salvation for others.
Divine Mercy Novena | April 3–11
The Feast of Divine Mercy — Divine Mercy Sunday — falls on April 12, 2026. In the nine days leading up to it, beginning on Good Friday, April 3, the Divine Mercy Novena will be prayed daily via Zoom. Times vary by day (see schedule below). If you are unable to join at the scheduled time, you are welcome to pray it at home.
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| Day | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good Friday, April 3 | Noon |
| 2 | Holy Saturday, April 4 | Noon |
| 3 | Easter Sunday, April 5 | 8:00 PM |
| 4 | Easter Monday, April 6 | 8:00 PM |
| 5 | Easter Tuesday, April 7 | 8:00 PM |
| 6 | Easter Wednesday, April 8 | 8:00 PM |
| 7 | Easter Thursday, April 9 | 8:00 PM |
| 8 | Easter Friday, April 10 | 8:00 PM |
| 9 | Easter Saturday, April 11 | 9:30 AM |
Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour | April 12
Celebrate God’s immense mercy with a special Holy Hour on Sunday, April 12, from 12:30 to 1:30 PM, following the 11:00 AM Mass. The Holy Hour begins with Eucharistic Adoration and includes praying and singing the Divine Mercy Chaplet, concluding with Benediction. Join members of the Body of Christ — our Church — around the world in this devotion to God’s Great Mercy.
About Divine Mercy Sunday
Divine Mercy Sunday, celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, was instituted by Jesus through St. Faustina Kowalska. The Feast was established as a “lifeline” for souls drowning in sin and despair, offering a chance for repentance and renewal.
Why Did Jesus Institute the Feast?
- Jesus told St. Faustina that He desired this feast to be a “refuge and shelter” for all souls, especially poor sinners.
- On this day, the “floodgates of divine mercy” are opened, offering complete forgiveness of sins and punishment for those who go to Confession and receive Holy Communion.
Who is Invited?
Jesus desires all souls, especially repentant sinners, to approach His mercy with a humble heart.
What Graces are Offered?
- Complete forgiveness of sins and the opportunity to receive an “ocean of graces” from the depths of Christ’s mercy.
- Souls that trust in His mercy will experience peace and spiritual renewal.