Divine Mercy Sunday Feast of Divine Mercy: Date and Celebration: - The Feast of Divine Mercy is observed on the Sunday after Easter. It commemorates the revelations given by Jesus to St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun, regarding His Divine Mercy. Historical Background: - St. Faustina Kowalska, a member of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Krakow, Poland, recorded in her diary visions of Jesus instructing her to create an image of His Divine Mercy and to establish a feast in His honor. Jesus promised that those who venerate the image would not perish. - The Divine Mercy image, reflecting these visions, was first displayed during a Mass on April 28, 1935, which was the Sunday after Easter, with St. Faustina in attendance. Church Response and Revival: - For about 20 years (1958-1978), the diary of St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy image were suppressed by the Holy See. However, in 1978, Pope John Paul II revived the devotion to Divine Mercy. - On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized St. Faustina and officially established the Sunday after Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. Significance: - The feast emphasizes Jesus' mercy and His promise of forgiveness to those who repent. It is a day for Christians to reflect on God's infinite mercy and seek spiritual renewal. #divine #mercy #resurrection #faith #India #world #peace #searchforpeace #divinemercy #mercypromise #promise #peacebewithyou #alleluia