In 2000, at the canonisation of St Faustina, St Pope John Paul II dedicated the first Sunday after Easter, which is the final day of the Octave of Easter, as Divine Mercy Sunday. Since then it is known as the Second Sunday of Easter, or Divine Mercy Sunday. The readings on Sunday we hear about Jesus' appearance in the upper room, his greetings of 'Peace be with you' and his challenge to Thomas to touch his wounds. Thomas' famous response of My Lord and My God is the name of our parish sacramental programme. We'll be sharing more about what the parents and their children are doing during the week ahead.
The image of Jesus used for Divine Mercy Sunday was given to St Faustina in a vision. To hear more about her life why not watch this short video.