Divine Mercy Novena begins today

The original Divine Mercy image at the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy's chapel in Krakow, Poland. St. Faustina Kowalska, who received messages from Jesus that led to the creation of the Divine Mercy image and devotion, lived here. (Photo by Bill Howard, courtesy of Texas Catholic)

In our latest Herald, I embarrassingly forgot to address the Feast of Divine Mercy coming up March 30. Spread the word that Bishop Sheridan will celebrate the feast day at the cathedral beginning at 1:30 p.m. with confessions. The Rosary, benediction and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy will take place beginning at 2:30 p.m. and Mass will take place at 3:15 p.m.

The Divine Mercy Novena, one of my personal favorites, begins today. Here's the link for the text:

http://www.ewtn.com/Devotionals/Novena/divine.htm

Just some notes about the above photo (you can click on it to enlarge it):

-- The white kneeler directly in front of the image was used by Pope John Paul II during his visits to the chapel.

-- Encased on the railing (on the right side of the photo) is a finger bone of St. Faustina.