The Call Included in the Divine Mercy Message Given to Saint Faustina—Theological and Symbolic Dimension Cover Image

The Call Included in the Divine Mercy Message Given to Saint Faustina—Theological and Symbolic Dimension
The Call Included in the Divine Mercy Message Given to Saint Faustina—Theological and Symbolic Dimension

Author(s): Stanisław T. Zarzycki
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Message of Divine Mercy; call; trust; conversion; sacraments; answer of love

Summary/Abstract: The article is an analysis of the proclamation delivered to the Church through St. Faustina in respect of God's calls contained in it. First, based on the picture of Jesus Merciful, it is inferred that there is a call to trust in God's Goodness and Mercy, to repent, to convert and accept the forgiveness of sins in the sacrament of penance and reconciliation. Afterwards, the Holy Sacraments are explained with reference to the mystery of the Redemption. The Holy Mass, as a sacrifice that makes present the Sacrifice of the Cross in an unbloody manner, gives rise to a call to its participants to unite with Jesus crucified and resurrected. In the last part, the author analyses the call to preach to the world the proclamation of Divine Mercy, to say a propitiatory prayer for sins and to fulfil the works of mercy.

  • Issue Year: 63/2016
  • Issue No: 05
  • Page Range: 31-52
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: English