The Novena of Divine Mercy was introduced by St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who experienced a series of visions from Jesus Christ. In these visions, Jesus revealed to St. Faustina His deep love and mercy for all humankind and asked her to spread these messages to the world. One of the most important messages Jesus revealed to St. Faustina is that He wants all souls to trust in His mercy and turn to Him with repentant hearts.
The Novena of Divine Mercy helps us to focus on this message of trust in Jesus’ mercy, reminding us that no one is beyond redemption and that God’s love and forgiveness are available to all who seek them. Each day of the Novena focuses on a different aspect of Jesus’ mercy and encourages us to reflect on how we can better live out this mercy in our own lives.
On the 4th day of the Novena, we focus on those who do not believe in God or who have wandered away from the faith. We pray for these individuals, asking that they may be touched by the grace and love of God and come to experience the joy and peace that comes from being in a relationship with Him. We also ask God to give us the courage and wisdom to share the message of His mercy with those who do not yet believe, so that they too may come to know Him and experience His love.
In addition to prayer, there are also other ways that we can live out this message of mercy in our daily lives. We can strive to be kind and compassionate towards others, especially those who may be struggling or in need. We can offer forgiveness to those who have hurt us, just as Jesus offers us forgiveness when we turn to Him with contrite hearts. We can also seek to be a light of hope and faith to those around us, sharing the joy and peace that comes from a deep relationship with God.
As we continue through this Novena of Divine Mercy, let us take time to reflect on the great love and mercy that God has for us, and let us ask Him to help us live out this mercy in our own lives. May we be instruments of His love and forgiveness, bringing the light of Christ to a world in need of hope and healing. And may we always trust in Jesus’ mercy, knowing that no matter what our struggles or sins may be, He is always ready to welcome us back into His loving embrace.