Many Catholics have been asking, What can I do?" amidst these trying times. We see our brothers and sisters in need, struggling, suffering, and we may feel powerless to offer concrete aid. While we may be "staying at home," our merciful actions, words, and prayers are powerful and know no boundaries. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee invites you to join a initative to wrap our world in mercy during the weekend of April 17-19, 2020 through actions, words, and prayers for your families, friends, neighbors, and all of those who have been affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
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St. Faustina records Jesus' words, "I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first - by actions, the second - by word, the third - by prayer. In these degrees is contained the fullness of mercy, and it is an unquestionable proof of love for me. By this means a soul glorifies and pays reverence to My mercy.” (Diary, 742)
ACTS OF MERCY
Consider making a specific "act of mercy" throughout the weekend. Think creatively about how you can bless your neighbors around you; Offering to go to the grocery store for someone who is unable? Do a chore for someone in your house? Whatever it might be, we'd encourage you to make a "gift of yourself" by selflessly loving another through an act of mercy this weekend.
Consider speaking a specific "word of mercy" to someone this weekend. During this difficult time, every person could use a word of encouragement. affirmation, or message of forgiveness. Whatever it might be, there are opportunities to speak mercy.
Sign up for a time slot over the 40 hours from April 17th at 11:00 p.m. to April 19th at 3:00 p.m. to intercede for those who have been affected by COVID-19. For your time of prayer, we'd encourage you to specifically pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet becuase April 19th is known as Divine Mercy Sunday. This is a Catholic devotional prayer that is a simple prayer (similar to the Rosary) and only takes 10 minutes to pray. Our goal is to have at least one person praying at all times during these 40 hours.
Friday, April 17th
At 8:00 p.m. Watch a Message on Divine Mercy: Act, Word, and Prayer
From Fr. Ken Omernick, the Archdicoesan Missionary of Mercy
Friday April 17th - Sunday, April 19th
Do one concrete act, word, and prayer for mercy
Sunday, April 19th
Live Stream a Divine Mercy Sunday Liturgy
At 3:00 p.m. Join Hundreds in Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet via YouTube LIVE
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Join the Boundless Mercy initiative by signing up for one of the prayer times below. When you sign up you'll receive a link to the message on the Friday, April 17th evening, the link to the Divine Mercy Chaplet on Sunday, April 19th, and an electronic handout that will guide the Boundless Mercy weekend. Sign up is FREE and your email address will not be shared. We hope you join us!
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