“Jesus, I Trust in You”
The devotion to the Divine Mercy is one of the greatest spiritual treasures entrusted to the Church in modern times. Through the mystical experiences of Saint Faustina Kowalska, Jesus revealed the immeasurable depth of His mercy and invited the whole world to place complete trust in His loving Heart. The central message of the Divine Mercy devotion is beautifully summarized in the simple yet powerful prayer:
“Jesus, I Trust in You.”
God’s mercy is greater than every sin, every weakness, every failure, and every sorrow. Throughout Sacred Scripture, we encounter a God who is “rich in mercy” (Ephesians 2:4), eager to forgive, heal, and restore His children. The Divine Mercy devotion reminds us that no sinner is beyond God’s forgiveness if he or she turns to Christ with sincere repentance and confidence.
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy was revealed by Jesus to Saint Faustina in 1935. He asked that it be prayed on ordinary Rosary beads, offering His Passion to the Eternal Father for the salvation of the world. This prayer has become a source of hope for millions of faithful, especially for the sick, the dying, sinners, and those burdened by suffering. The Church also encourages the faithful to pray it at three o’clock in the afternoon, the Hour of Mercy, recalling the moment of Christ’s saving death on Calvary.
How to Pray the Chaplet
Using ordinary Rosary beads:
- Make the Sign of the Cross.
- Pray one Our Father.
- Pray one Hail Mary.
- Pray the Apostles’ Creed.
- On each “Our Father” bead pray the Eternal Father prayer.
- On each of the ten “Hail Mary” beads pray: “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion…”
- After five decades conclude by repeating three times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. - Conclude with the optional closing prayer.
Opening
✠ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ,
His only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell.
On the third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.
On Each “Our Father” Bead
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 Each “Hail Mary” Bead
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
(Repeat for all five decades.)
Concluding Prayer (Repeat Three Times)
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Optional Closing Prayer
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.
The Fruits of Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Those who faithfully pray the Chaplet are drawn more deeply into the mystery of Christ’s Passion and are encouraged to trust completely in God’s infinite mercy. This devotion strengthens faith, inspires repentance, consoles those who suffer, and encourages us to become instruments of mercy toward others. The Chaplet is especially recommended for the dying, for sinners, for families in distress, and for all who seek peace of heart.
May every prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet deepen our confidence in the love of Christ and inspire us to echo the words that have become the hallmark of this devotion:
Jesus, I Trust in You.
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