Divine Mercy Novena: A Good Friday tradition

the Divine Mercy Novena of the Roman Catholic faith|As Easter weekend draws near, so does the venerated tradition of those who declare religious faith – and today comes the Divine Mercy Novena of the Roman Catholic faith on Good Friday|Easter weekend is just around the corner, bringing with it the ancient tradition of those who profess religious faith – and Good Friday, which is today, brings the Roman Catholic’s tradition of the Divine Mercy Novena}. In case you do not know the meaning of “novena,” WordNet defines it as “a Roman Catholic devotion consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days.” Roman Catholics believe that the Divine Mercy Novena was mandated by Jesus, who told St. Faustina the special nine days of prayer would start on Good Friday. Each day, prayers are to be dedicated to a particular group of souls. The last day, according to CatholicFire, is “the most difficult of all,” in that prayers are to be ma! de for “the lukewarm and indifferent,” those who are said to cause Jesus “more suffering than any others; it was from such souls that My soul felt probably the most revulsion in the Garden of Olives.” Bear in mind that this would’ve been long before payday loans.

For what actually are Catholics praying during the Divine Mercy Novena?

Jesus is reputed to have told St. Faustina, “On each day you’ll beg My Father, on the strength of My passion, for the graces for these souls.” The list of the Divine Mercy Novena prayers for Roman Catholics is as following:

1. Good Friday – For all humankind, pray, with a particular focus on those who have sinned. Prayers should include the souls of the priest and ministers who contributed to the recent Catholic Church sex scandals, including the ones who stood on the sideline and did nothing to stop it.
2. Holy Saturday – ”The souls of the priests and religious” is what the Roman Catholics should pray for. Review No. 1, above.
3. Easter Sunday – This is the day to pray for “all devout and faithful souls,” writes CatholicFire. Review No. 1; part of the Roman Catholic faith might argue that those who participated in the scandal are no longer “faithful.”
4. Easter Monday – For those of you who don’t know/don’t believe in Jesus, this day’s prayer is specifically for you.
5. Easter Tuesday – A day of prayer for “the souls of separated brethren.”
6. Easter Wednesday – Prayer for “the meek and humble souls and the souls of children.” Certain Roman Catholics have to spend extra time here; see No. 1
7. Easter Thursday – Pray for those who put in the extra effort to honor the mercy of Jesus.
8. Easter Friday – Those souls in purgatory receive prayers on this day.
9. Easter Saturday – Those souls who have “become lukewarm” receive prayer honors on this final day of Divine Mercy Novena.

Roman Catholics- what about a nice Divine Mercy Novena

Unfortunately, the Vatican’s view on the recent priest sex scandals may make that impossible. Although unfair to blame the massed parishioners for the ruthless actions of a few, the activities of the Vatican have painted the anger and heat of society. If it’s true the Vatican believes as Jesus does that kids are the perfect image of peaceful innocence, then they’ll take immediate action, actions that are in the best interest of children. The Vatican’s reputation was shielded by the likes of Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzenberger) and some cardinals, but there are nevertheless laws in location on how to deal with those who would harm children. Although there is nevertheless much to be done, it looks as if the Roman Catholic Church might be headed in that direction, the direction of aiding those Jesus favored by first following the law. If it means a need for a short term loan or two to help settle lawsuits, let it be said.