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A Note From
Rev. Joe Koyickal
Divine Mercy Sunday – A Feast of Hope and Trust
This Sunday we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, also known as the Feast of Mercy—a beautiful reminder at the very heart of our Easter celebration that God’s mercy is greater than any sin and that there is always reason for hope.
Divine Mercy Sunday invites us to reflect on the deepest truth of our faith: that God never gives up on us. No matter how far we may wander, how weak we may feel, or how many times we may fail, the Lord’s mercy is always waiting to embrace us. This feast is not only about God’s forgiveness, but also about God’s tender love that restores, heals, and renews our hearts.
This merciful love is revealed most clearly through the Paschal Mystery—the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus which we just celebrated. On the Cross, Jesus poured out His mercy for the salvation of the world, and through His Resurrection, He opened for us the door to new life and hope. The risen Christ, who showed His wounded hands and side to His disciples, continues to show us that His mercy is a source of healing for every soul.
St. Pope John Paul II, who established this feast for the universal Church, once reminded us: “There is nothing that man needs more than Divine Mercy.” He saw Divine Mercy as the answer to the fears, struggles, and uncertainties of our world, a message that is so relevant for us today.
Pope Francis also encourages us to trust deeply in God’s mercy. He beautifully says: “The name of God is mercy,” and reminds us that “God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking His mercy.” These words invite us to return to the Lord again and again.
As we celebrate this Feast of Mercy, let us open our hearts to receive God’s forgiveness and grace. Let us also become instruments of mercy in our families, our parish, and our community, offering kindness, patience, forgiveness, and understanding to others.
May this Divine Mercy Sunday fill your hearts with peace, renew your trust in God’s love, and strengthen your hope.
Let us place our trust in Jesus and proclaim with confidence: “Jesus, I trust in You.” May the Lord of Mercy bless you and your families with peace, healing, and renewed hope.
Blessings of peace and joy always!
Fr. Joe
