St. Faustina Kowalska

Apostle of Divine Mercy

Feast Day: October 5

Life & Legacy

St. Faustina was chosen by Jesus to be the apostle and secretary of His mercy. Through her diary, 'Divine Mercy in My Soul,' she recorded Jesus' messages about His infinite mercy and the devotion to Divine Mercy, including the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Image. Despite her simple education, her writings have become a modern spiritual classic, emphasizing trust in God's mercy and showing mercy to others.

Birth

August 25, 1905

Death

October 5, 1938

Birthplace

Głogowiec, Poland

Canonization

April 30, 2000

Patron Of

Divine Mercy DevotionWorld Youth DayCity of Łódź

Notable Quotes

Jesus, I trust in You.
O my Jesus, each of Your saints reflects one of Your virtues; I desire to reflect Your compassionate heart, full of mercy.
The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to Your mercy, O Lord.

Notable Miracles

  • Healing of Maureen Digan
  • Multiple Healings through Divine Mercy Devotion
  • Preservation of Her Diary

Associated Prayers

  • Divine Mercy Chaplet
  • 3 O'Clock Prayer
  • Prayer for Trust in Divine Mercy

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