Divine Mercy Sunday and Glorious Day of the Beatification of Pope John Paul II

"As a gift to humanity, which sometimes seems bewildered and overwhelmed by the power of evil, selfishness, and fear, the Risen Lord offers His love that pardons, reconciles, and reopens hearts to love. It is love that converts hearts and gives peace. How much the world needs to understand and accept Divine Mercy! Lord, who reveal the Father’s love by Your Death and Resurrection, we believe in You and confidently repeat to You… Jesus, I trust in You, have mercy upon us and upon the whole world. Amen."

These are the last written words of Blessed Pope John Paul the Great, which he had prepared to be read on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3, 2005.  He died the day before, April 2.

He who trusts in the Lord, loving mercy surrounds him.  ~Psalm 32:10