THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY / by Joe Castorino

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: INTRODUCTORY PRAYERS

SACRED ART: "The Coronation of the Virgin" by Pedro de Calabria

https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-coronation-of-the-virgin/0055a585-4c6e-48ae-935a-0ac083d819ef

OUR FATHER: THIS IS HOW YOU ARE TO PRAY

Kneeling in Humility Before the Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed by Thy name.

Surrendering to the Father

Thy kingdom come, Thy Will be done, On earth as it is in Heaven.

Hungering for the Bread of Life

Give us this day our daily bread,

Living Divine Mercy

And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us.

Avoiding the Near Occasion of Sin

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

Amen.

HAIL MARY: TO OUR LORD THROUGH OUR LADY

Our Lady

Hail Mary, Full of grace,

Our Lord

The Lord is with thee,

Our Lady

Blessed art thou among women,

Our Lord

And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Our Lady

Holy Mary,

Our Lord

Mother of God,

The Mediatrix

Pray for us sinners, Now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

THE APOSTLES CREED: THE HOLY MYSTERIES

The Father & The Son: Luminous Mysteries

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.

The Incarnation & The Nativity: Joyful Mysteries

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, And born of the Virgin Mary.

The Passion: Sorrowful Mysteries

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead.

The Resurrection & The Ascension: Glorious Mysteries

On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, And is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

The Divine Plan: Merciful Mysteries

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: THE FIRST DECADE

SACRED ART: "Jesus in the House of Annas" by José de Madrazo y Aged

https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/jesus-in-the-house-of-annas/f4b0a5a5-ef3c-4cc6-9e8b-69860c5ba0a5?searchid=e39ff973-0ea8-5eb9-6df8-6675175b73e6

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Recite the following prayer once:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.

Recite the following prayer ten times:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: THE SECOND DECADE

SACRED ART: "Mocking of Christ" by Carl Bloch

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Recite the following prayer once:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.

Recite the following prayer ten times:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: THE THIRD DECADE

SACRED ART: "Christ Falls on the Way to Calvary” by Raphael

https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/christ-falls-on-the-way-to-calvary/870c8293-1691-4a90-88ff-b554a2bc3fe8?searchid=aec4b8b7-4d5e-ae1b-8ec4-d83bfcaa20fb

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Recite the following prayer once:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.

Recite the following prayer ten times:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: THE FOURTH DECADE

SACRED ART: "Crucifixion" by Frans Francken II

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frans_Francken_II#/media/File:Frans_Francken_d._J._003.jpg

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Recite the following prayer once:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.

Recite the following prayer ten times:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

THE DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET: THE FIFTH DECADE

SACRED ART: "The Supper at Emmaus" by Peter Paul Rubens

https://www.museodelprado.es/en/the-collection/art-work/the-supper-at-emmaus/1086e8ad-8cda-424d-860c-3d147545ae48?searchid=83e40004-a1fb-e2f4-a64c-574d8f8e8c73

(For optimal viewing, click once or twice on the minus sign to the right)

Recite the following prayer once:

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.

Recite the following prayer ten times:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

CONCLUDING DOXOLOGY & CONCLUDING PRAYER

SACRED ART: "Divine Mercy" by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski

https://www.thecatholictelegraph.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/divine-mercy-original.jpg

(Left-click once on the painting to get a closer view)

Recite the following prayer three times:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy on us, And on the whole world.

Recite the following prayer once:

Eternal God, In whom mercy is endless, And the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, Look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, That in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, But with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, Which is Love and Mercy itself.