“Where, if not in the

Divine Mercy, can the

world find refuge and

the light of hope?”

— St. John Paul II

Divine Mercy Sunday 2023

“Love is a mystery that transforms everything it touches into things beautiful and pleasing to God.”

— St. Faustina

What We Need Now More Than Ever

In this week's Twilight Retreat at St. Francis Center for Renewal, Father Patrick Lamb, pastor of Queenship of Mary Parish in Northampton, Pa., examines the gift of Divine Mercy. In a world so filled with anger and violence, he explains, we need to internalize God’s mercy. We need to know, in our hearts, that God wants to shower His mercy upon us. Come along, as we discover and discuss some of the blocks that keep us from receiving His mercy. References to the saints — especially St. Faustina Kowalska — will be cited. Save your spot now for this special evening of practical spirituality. Attend in person or join us virtually through Zoom.

Divine Mercy ... Why Is It So Important?

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. this Thursday, April 20

Available Wherever You Live — Attend in person or online via Zoom

Risen in Glory

An original poem by Sister Karen Buco

Three days have passed and Christ lies buried in the guarded tomb,

Unnoticed at first, as he grew deep within his own Mother’s womb.

It was nine full months before Mary would finally give birth,

And the God-Man would live and grow and walk upon this earth.

A shameful, agonizing death it was that redeemed us all from eternal loss.

Remember always that there is no glory without first bearing the cross.

With great love and forgiveness, Christ died for each and every one,

And commended his spirit to his Father in the words, “Thy will be done.”

Now victorious and triumphant death takes no hold,

For Christ is risen in glory, as the prophets foretold.

Christ the Lord is risen no more to die,

All glory and praise with one voice we cry.

With grateful hearts we bow our heads and pray;

Alleluia! Alleluia! Rejoice! Jesus Christ is risen today.