Tag: Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The Highlights of the Week 5/31/26

Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church in Irving, Texas. There was also a Church Service here at WFV.

Monday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. A virtual tours of the National Parks of Utah.

Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM in south Irving. Rick Steve’s Europe, where we toured Italy and Syria. There was Birthday Card Signing for those having a birthday in July. Bridge/Phase 10 2nd floor. Chair Dance Class. Tuesday Trivia. Name that tune, and at 6 PM we were treated to a Hillsdale College Course on The Constitution.

Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. UNO/Canasta game. Grief Check-in. Painting Class, Bingo, and a 6:30 PM Church Service.

Thursday – The Carter Family History. Mother Maybell and her daughters were the First Family of Country Music. Jimmy Rogers was the Father of Country Music. June Carter married Johnny Cash.

Mark Dunn entertained us for a good hour as he tickled the ivory and treated us to songs from our past.

There was a very tasty Watermelon Social. A New Resident Orientation and Pool Time at the Pool Table in the living room.

Friday – Started off with a Dollar Tree Outing. There were delicious fruity treat at our Fruity Social. A Monthly Planning Meeting for the July Calender. Name 10 Things and Movie Night.

Saturday We gathered in the Chapel for the Rosary and The Chaplet Of Divine Mercy, which was give to Saint Faustina in early 1900rds by Jesus Christ, who appeared to the Polish Nun over many years. On the advise of her Confessor and Sprirtual Director, Saint Faustina wrote down these visits in her diary. A copy of which I have and have read. The entries cover 643 pages.

I must give shout out to the beautiful Center Peices on our Dinning Room Table. Just when you think this is the greatest, another appears that is as beautiful or more so. They really brighten up the Dinning Room. Thanks to someone sharing their God given talents to brighten our day.

While the above list of activities maybe overwhelmening to you, that’s not all. Remember WFV is an Independent Living Facility and we only choose the ones that interest us and you can do the same. We are able to do our own thing and pruesue our own interest.

Which brings me to my new YouTube Channel on The World of Dogs. There you will find much about dogs in generals. To Check it out Click Here.

As you can see we had another great week at West Fork Village. A Place Where Seniors Thrive.

Ifyou wish to learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, call 972-721-1500.

Thank you for reading this blog. Please share it with others.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com

June 7, 2026
The Highlights of the Week 5/17/26

Sunday – I attended Mass at Saint Luke Catholic Church I Irving. There was a Chirch Service here at WFV.

Monday – Doctor’s appointments all day. A 1 PM Church Service. Texas Winds Preformance. National Park tour.

Tuesday – Errands at 9 AM and 1 PM.

Wednesday – Doctor’s Appointments all day. Bible Study. Fast Food Outting. Crafts – Patrotic Wreathes. Bingo. Church ?Service.

Ken Myers is a good vocalist, singer, and story teller. With every song you get a brief history on how the song came about and something about the artist and the song writer.

Every Memorial Day Flags are displayed around boarders of the property next to the street. This year there are small and large flags. A great way celebrate Memorial Day

Thursday – Joe V’s outing. Drum Class. Ken Myers Program.

Friday – Flags Up. Dollar Tree Outing. Braums Outing. New Residents Orientation and Movie Night.

Saturday – Rosary and Hope Group Meeting.

Texas Winds came with a Brass ensomable. There was tuba, a buggle, a trombone and two instruments I did not recognize. They were great.

The National Park Tour was a viral tour we watched on the TV.

The Bible Study where we watch a video or a printout of something bibical and discuss it. The study ends with a prayer for all our loved ones and our needs. Please join us.Flags,

The Rosary is recited most every Saturday at 11 AM in the Chapel, where I pray the Rosary and The Chaplet of Divined Mercy for my family and the residents and staff of WFV. You are very welcome to join me.

As you can see we had another great week at West Fork Village. A Place where Seniors Thrive.

If you want to learn more about WFV, for you or a loved one, cAll 972-721-1500.

Thank you for reading this blog. Please share with others.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@thmjmj8875

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May 24, 2026
Promises Attached to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
A Fountain of Grace for the World

🌿 A Promise Born from Mercy

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy, revealed to Saint Faustina Kowalska by Jesus Christ, is not only a prayer—it is a channel of extraordinary promises.

Recorded in Faustina’s diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul, these promises were spoken by Jesus Himself, offering hope and grace to a world in need.

This chaplet is rooted in one simple truth:

God’s mercy is infinite—and He desires to pour it out upon us.

✨ The Promise of Mercy at the Hour of Death

One of the most powerful promises associated with the chaplet concerns the moment we all must face—the hour of death.

Jesus said:

“Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death.”

Even more astonishing:

“When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person… as the merciful Savior.”

This promise brings profound comfort. Whether prayed for oneself or for another, the chaplet becomes a shield of mercy at life’s final moment.

💖 The Promise for Sinners

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is especially offered for sinners—indeed, for all of us.

Jesus declared:

“The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.”

And further:

“Though your sins be as scarlet… they will become white as snow.”

No soul is beyond hope. The chaplet is a lifeline for those who feel lost, burdened, or far from God.

🌍 The Promise for the Whole World

Unlike many personal devotions, the Chaplet extends beyond the individual—it embraces all humanity.

Each time we pray:

“Have mercy on us and on the whole world,”

we intercede for everyone—family, strangers, even those we may never meet.

Jesus promised that through this prayer:
- Souls will receive unimaginable graces
- God’s mercy will be poured out upon the world
- Hearts will be transformed
🕊️ The Promise of Peace

In a restless and anxious world, the Chaplet brings interior peace.

Those who pray it regularly often experience:
- A deeper trust in God
- Calm in times of suffering
- Strength during trials
- A sense of God’s presence
Jesus encouraged persistent prayer, reminding us that His mercy is always available—especially when we turn to Him with trust.

🙏 The Hour of Great Mercy

Jesus also emphasized a special time: 3:00 PM, the Hour of Mercy—the moment of His death on the Cross.

He said:

“At three o’clock, implore My mercy… In this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me.”

Praying the chaplet at this hour carries special significance, uniting us spiritually with Christ’s sacrifice.

✝️ Final Reflection

The promises attached to the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are not just words—they are an invitation.

An invitation to trust.
An invitation to return.
An invitation to receive a love that never fails.

In a world searching for hope, this prayer stands as a quiet but powerful assurance:

Mercy is always greater than sin.

📣 Call to Action

Have you experienced peace or grace through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy?
Share your story or prayer intentions in the comments below. Let us pray for one another 🙏

Click Here for Miracles attached to The Divine Mercy Chaplet and much more
April 11, 2026
The History of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
“The prayer that flowed directly from the Heart of Christ”

🌿 A Revelation in Troubled Times

In the early 20th century, as the world trembled on the brink of war and moral uncertainty, a humble Polish nun named Saint Faustina Kowalska received extraordinary revelations that would echo across the globe.

Born in 1905, Faustina entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. She lived a quiet, hidden life—but her soul was chosen for a profound mission. Beginning in 1931, she began to receive visions of Jesus Christ, who appeared to her as the Divine Mercy.

In one of these visions, Jesus asked that an image be painted with the words:
“Jesus, I trust in You.”

From His heart flowed two rays—one pale, one red—symbolizing blood and water, the fountain of mercy for all humanity.

✨ The Chaplet: A Prayer Given by Jesus

On September 13, 1935, Faustina recorded in her diary a powerful new prayer—given directly by Jesus Himself. This would become known as the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

Unlike traditional prayers developed over centuries, this chaplet is unique. According to Faustina’s writings, the words were dictated by Christ:

“Say unceasingly the chaplet that I have taught you… Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death.”

The prayer is prayed using ordinary rosary beads, but its words are striking:
- “Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity…”
- “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”
Many faithful believe this may be among the only prayers ever given word-for-word by Jesus for mankind to use—making it a deeply intimate connection between Heaven and Earth.

🌍 Spreading the Message to the World

Faustina’s diary, later published as “Divine Mercy in My Soul,” became the foundation of the devotion. However, the message did not spread easily at first. There were misunderstandings and even temporary restrictions placed on the devotion.

But God’s timing is perfect.

A fellow Pole, Pope John Paul II, played a crucial role in bringing the message to the world. Having lived through the horrors of World War II, he deeply understood the need for Divine Mercy.

In the year 2000, he canonized Faustina and established Divine Mercy Sunday—to be celebrated on the Sunday after Easter.

Today, the Chaplet is prayed around the world, especially at 3:00 PM—the Hour of Mercy, the time of Christ’s death on the Cross.

💖 Why the Chaplet Matters Today

In a world still marked by suffering, division, and uncertainty, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy offers something timeless:
- Hope for sinners
- Comfort for the dying
- Peace for troubled hearts
- A reminder that God’s mercy is greater than any sin
Jesus promised Faustina:

“The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.”

This message is not one of judgment—but of invitation.

🙏 A Prayer for Our Time

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is simple. It can be prayed anywhere—alone, with family, or for the whole world.

It is a prayer of offering, of trust, and of surrender.

Perhaps that is what makes it so powerful:
not just that it was given by Christ…
but that it leads us back to His Heart.

✝️ Final Reflection

If it is true that the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is among the only prayers given directly by Jesus in such a complete form, then it is a gift beyond measure—a divine whisper to humanity:

“Trust Me. Come to Me. Receive My mercy.”

And in praying it, we do something beautiful—we echo back to God the very words He gave us.

Click Here dor the way to pray The Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

Rick Herring
thmjmj@gmail.com
April 11, 2026