Queen of Peace Church | Hamilton, Ohio

The Divine Mercy

The Divine Mercy Image

The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, he wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.

This message and devotion to Jesus as The Divine Mercy is based on the writings of Saint Faustina Kowalska, an uneducated Polish nun who, in obedience to her spiritual director, wrote a diary of about 600 pages recording the revelations she received about God's mercy. Even before her death in 1938, the devotion to The Divine Mercy had begun to spread.

For more information on The Divine Mercy, visit www.thedivinemercy.org/message

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday following Easter.

Divine Mercy Sunday at Queen of Peace

We are saddened to announce that the 2020 Divine Mercy afternoon service at Queen of Peace has been cancelled. However, we invite you to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet with us on April 19th at 2 PM via this website and attend our Drive-Thru Eucharistic Blessing (see below).

Despite the current stay-at-home order, one can still receive the grace of Jesus 'Divine Mercy extraordinary promise to humankind--forgiveness of ALL sin and forgiveness of the punishment due to sin. Typically, this grace is received through the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Holy Eucharist. So how is it achieved at this time when churches are closed?

Queen of Peace continues to make the Sacrament of Reconciliation available on Wednesdays @ 5-7 PM by appointment. Please call the church office at 863-4344
When unable to go to a priest for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that a person will be forgiven of all sin, even mortal, if he makes an Act of Contrition detesting sin, makes a resolution to sin no more, with the intention of returning to the Sacrament of Reconciliation as soon as possible.
Spiritual Communion-- As you know, we are unable to physically receive Jesus in the Eucharist at this time. We are, however, encouraged to continue to welcome Him into our souls through Spiritual Communion, with the intention to return to the sacrament as soon as possible.

Act of Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You, never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Drive-Thru Eucharistic Blessing

2 PM - 4 PM

Jesus is still with us! Come and receive a special drive-thru Eucharistic blessing this Divine Mercy Sunday. Upholding the Ohio social distancing order, everyone will be asked to remain in their vehicles and follow the instructions of traffic directors. While in your car, you are encouraged to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for all souls, especially those who are dying alone due to the corona virus.

Divine Mercy Sunday at Queen of Peace

Queen of Peace Church annually celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday with a special program. Come, Sing, and Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with us in the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament. All Are Invited to Attend!

Divine Mercy Service at QP

Our Celebration includes:

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confessions
Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Prayers for departed parishioners & loved ones
Hour of Mercy
Readings from St. Faustina's diary
Divine Chaplet Chant
Eucharistic Procession
Dinner Reception

Divine Mercy Procession at QP

Come and allow yourself to be immersed in the Mercy of God!

"The soul that will go to CONFESSION and receive HOLY COMMUNION will obtain complete forgiveness of sin and punishment."
- Jesus to St. Faustina, Diary #699

Desired by Our Lord Jesus Christ…

The desire for emphasis of the celebration of Divine Mercy was expressed by Our Lord, in His revelations to St. Faustina. We read in her writings, “My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the font of My mercy.” “Let no should fear to draw near Me, even though its sins be as scarlet. My mercy is so great that no mind, be it of man or of angel, will be able to fathom it throughout all eternity.”

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Opening Prayer
You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!(3x)

On rosary beads, begin:
Our Father, Hail Mary, the Creed.

On the Our Father beads, pray:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On the Hail Mary beads, pray:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

In conclusion, pray three times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

For a more detailed description of how to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, click here

Divine Mercy Chaplet Chant

"There is nothing more man needs than Divine Mercy – that love which is benevolent, which is compassionate, which raises man above his weakness to the infinite heights to the holiness of God."
—St. John Paul II
Shrine of Divine Mercy in Cracow, Poland
June 7, 1997

Divine Mercy and the Apostolate for the Dying

Every Tuesday & Friday at 3:00pm, The Apostolate for the Dying meet in church to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy as close as possible to the 3 o'clock Hour of Mercy for those who are sick and who may die that day. All are welcome to join us in this beautiful work of mercy. If you know of anyone who needs our prayers please contact Barb Huber or the parish office at parishoffice@qpchurch.org or call 513-863-4344. We are also willing to visit the bedside of anyone who is in need of prayer at the request of the family.

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