Divine Mercy Sunday

THE DIVINE MERCY IMAGE

The Divine Mercy image and devotion stem from the mystical experiences of St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who reported a series of revelations from Jesus in the early 20th century. One of the most significant occurred on February 22, 1931, when Jesus appeared to her wearing a white robe, one hand raised in blessing and the other touching His chest. From His heart flowed two rays: a pale one, symbolizing the water that justifies souls (linked to Baptism and Reconciliation), and a red one, symbolizing the blood that gives life to souls (representing the Eucharist). At Jesus’s request, the words “Jesus, I trust in You” are inscribed at the bottom of the image. Although St. Faustina couldn't paint, she described her vision in detail to an artist under the guidance of her spiritual director, resulting in the original image painted by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski in 1934.

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