Divine Mercy Sunday

by Fr. Jess Ty  |  04/27/2025  |  Weekly Reflection

Dear Family of God,

What is the complete forgiveness of sin during the Divine Mercy Sunday?

Our Lord gave an extraordinary promise to St. Faustina, and said that, "On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the Fount of My Mercy.

The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened. Let no soul fear to draw near to Me, even though its sins be as scarlet." (Diary of St. Faustina, 699). This promise is without precedent in the history of the Church.

So, on Divine Mercy Sunday, which is celebrated on the Second Sunday after Easter, April 27th this year, Jesus promises complete forgiveness of sins and punishment for those who confess and receive Holy Communion. This forgiveness extends to both the remission of sins and the remission of temporal punishment due to sin. To receive this extraordinary grace, one must go to Confession(within 8 days) and receive Holy Communion on Divine Mercy Sunday, with a commitment to repent and amend their lives.

May Our Lady, Mother of Mercy help us all to avail this great gift from God.

Yours in Christ through Mary Immaculate.