Sister Eufemia Traczyska, a young nun in her juniorate, had heard from Sister Amelia Socha that Sister Faustina was bound to become a saint. He did his best to follow all her requirements.. Your email address will not be published. The Mercy picture had been put up for public worship in the most important place in the whole of Vilnius, the Shrine of Our Lady of Ostra Brama and on that day which Jesus pointed out as the Feast of Mercy. Purified in the passive nights, the powers of her soul no longer put up any opposition: her reason and will longed only for God and whatever He longed for. After two miracles were investigated and confirmed, the pope made her Blessed Faustina in 1993 and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska in 2000, the first saint of the 21st century and New Millenium. O Mother of God, Mary Most Holy, You, O Mother, are now my Mother in a very special way, because Your beloved Son is my Bridegroom, so we are both Your children. The over eightmonth period of illness and two spells in Prdnik Hospital was a good time for writing, and a major part of her spiritual writings was done in Krakw. They are bringing the message of Mercy into the world through the witness of their lives, works, words, and prayer. Eugene Kazimierowski was the artist who painted the first Image of Divine Mercy which currently hangs in the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania. One day I went to Prdnik to visit her Sister Kajetana Bartkowiak recollected I knocked on the door. After her death, when World War Two came, Sister Faustinas Vilnian confessor Father Sopoko disclosed the name of the initiator of the devotion to Divine Mercy, which was spreading. Then in my soul I heard these words, This is My faithful servant; he will help you carry out My will here on Earth. (Diary 263). Sister Klemensa Buczek, who helped her take off her white dress and veil and put on the habit, thought it must have been due to the emotions associated with abandoning the world. Suddenly someone woke me up. At the hospital she experienced a lot of extraordinary graces. That was the family atmosphere of little Helenka, Gods chosen one to be the prophet of our times. Her superiors sent her first to the Congregations house in nearby Walendw, where an eight-day annual retreat was just starting under the direction of the Jesuit Father Edmund Elter, a professor of ethics, homiletics and rhetoric at the Gregorianum University in Rome. She was the third of ten children born to an impoverished and devout religious family in rural Pennsylvania. From a very tender age she stood out . Merciful Jesus, I trust in you) with a contrite heart. She was the tutor who prepared Helenka to take the veil and directed her in the first months of her novitiate. The grace of God is as great as the suffering. But already after three weeks she observed that there was little time in the convent for prayer, and wanted to move to a stricter order. At night, when she prayed prostrating herself on the floor, she saw the tortured face of Jesus and asked, Who has hurt You so much, Jesus? Jesus replied, You will cause Me such pain if your leave this Order. During that ceremony, held in the Jubilee Year, the Holy Father founded the Feast of Divine Mercy for the entire Church and passed on to the world the prophetic mission of Mercy for the third millennium of faith. Aware of this, she took her leave of the community. She fetched her rosary, knelt by the dying persons bedside and started saying the Chaplet with all the powers of her spirit, asking Jesus to fulfil the promise He had made regarding the Chaplet. On Jesus confirmation that He meant a material picture, she informed the local superior, Sister Ra Kobukowska, about the situation, who demanded a sign confirming the truth of the visions. Jesus will take care of it'. So she did not turn down an invitation to a dance in the Wenecja Park. In Vilnius Sister Faustina was to work in the garden, although she had not any experience in this duty. After a few months, in June 1934, the work on the painting was drawing to a close. Sister Faustina put an immense amount of confidence in Mother Michaela, who helped her tremendously in the accomplishment of her vocation and was the woman of providence for the recognition of the mission of prophecy. They soon bulit there a single-storey cottage and farm buildings. Helenka knew this meant going to the chapel. Prayer for the intentions of Our Holy Father, the Pope. These and other promises Jesus made would be fulfilled only if the practices He had recommended were accompanied by an inner attitude of trust in God combined with an active love of ones neighbour. She commuted into Warsaw from Ostrwek looking for a convent which would take her but she was turned down wherever she knocked to the gate. She firmly believed all He said would happen, though sometimes she had no idea as to how it would come about. If time allowed she would play with me. In the darkness of the passive nights God was granting her moments of respite and great joy. On 2 February 1923 Helenka was sent by an employment agency to the house of Mrs. Marcjanna Sadowska, who had a shop at No. . The doctor, the nurses, the patients they were all very good to her. After all, she lived in a convent and was only a simple nun performing prosaic duties; she had neither extensive relations with other people nor any opportunities to disseminate this message in the world at large. On April 18, 1993, the Holy Father John Paul II raised her to the glory of the altars and on April 30, 2000, numbered her among the saints of the Church. The Feast of the Divine Mercy has entered the universal Churchs liturgical calendar for good. They liked her and gathered around her during recreation, as her thoughts and words were focused on God and she was always cheerful. In accordance with the words of Jesus and His Mother, not only was she to live by it herself, reflecting it in her heart and works, but she was also to let the whole world learn of it. She prepared with deep reverence for her First Holy Communion, which was administered to her by Father Roman Pawowski during a ceremony in the Parish Church. There were holy pictures on the walls, and a little altar stood in the middle of the bedroom, with a crucifix and two holy statues, the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Two days later she was baptized with the name Helena in the parish church of winice Warckie. She didn't plan to become a nun. Sister Faustinas mission continues and is bringing wondrous fruit. She told us children that when she grew up she would enter a convent, but we laughed. He asked for something hot to eat. I opened up all my soul, as usual. Nonetheless, during this Confession something was wondrously penetrating my hear(Diary 817). When once instead of praying she started reading a religious book, she heard an inner voice, You shall prepare the world for My final coming(Diary 429). That day was to be the refuge for all souls, especially the poor sinners. She woke up during the night and realised that a soul was asking her for prayer. 30 on Parzczewska St. (now 1 Maja 7 St.) and they needed help with the housework and looking after their only son Zenek. He didnt say a word to start with. Helenka looked after her employers children and also after those in need, of whom there was no shortage. I learned how much God loved me. He reminded Sister Faustina that He wanted it celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter, for souls were still being lost despite His bitter Passion. Together they said the prayers for the dying, after which Sister Faustina told Mother Superior that she would not die yet. She was an able pupil and a keen learner, but had to leave after just three years to make room for the younger children. I thought she must be in her room and lying in bed, as she was ill, so I opened the door and went in. I looked at Sister Amelia but said nothing. She said that she would soon die and that she had finished all she had had to write and pass on. On 1 August 1925 she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Warsaw on ytnia St. She lived in the Congregation for thirteen years, staying in many houses, the longest time (she spent) in Krakw, Pock and Vilnius; working as a cook, shop assistant in bakers shop, gardener, and portress. The crowds were so huge that I couldnt see an end to them. The former is the foundation for the latter; thus, it is fitting that Faustina's revelations became widely known first; but, ultimately, God desires not . What does Faustina mean The name Faustina is a girls name of Spanish, Latin origin meaning fortunate one. Was when I was seven, [it happened] during Vespers and Jesus was exposed in the monstrance. Whereas, it turned out, God let her know how much she would suffer. From her youngest years she would tell us about the saints, pilgrims, and hermits who fed only on roots, berries and forest honey, her brother Stanisaw recalled. On her way to Vilnius she made a stop at Czstochowa to entrust Mary her life and mission, which she received from God. What did Faustina see Saint Faustina saw visions of Heaven In . He said, I protect souls that spread the worship of My Mercy throughout their lives, as a loving mother protects her baby; and at the hour of their death I shall not be a Judge unto them, but their merciful Saviour (Diary 1075). It has today become known as the most important place in the history of the Divine Mercy message and devotion. Hail Mary, full of grace. I often visited her Sister Serafina Kukulska recalled and always found her cheerful, even happy, and sometimes as if radiant, but she never disclosed the secret of her happiness. I did not feel any consolation in prayer, meditation came only with much effort, anxiety started to overwhelm me. She wrote: "I promise that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish. When she returned to the convent chapel, she complained to Jesus, Whos going to paint You as beautiful as You are? (Diary 313). Then I saw her all different, changed, and levitating over the bed, gazing into the distance as if she were looking at something there. Jesus made a big sign of the cross over me and I crossed myself. Oh, what pain they cause Me when they do not want to accept My mercy. The day of judgement has been determined, the day of Gods anger, the angels tremble at the thought of it. And you could always observe a childlike joy on her face. You didnt have to tell her twice, as often happens with other novices. I saw how enthusiastically Sister Faustina carried out all her duties. The achievement of this objective not only brought Sister Faustina the greatest amount of suffering, but also led her to full union with Jesus, to what is generally referred to as mystical betrothal and mystical marriage. After that refusal I indulged in the vanity of life, not paying any attention to the voice of grace, although there was nothing in which my soul could find contentment. It is undoubtedly a sign of our times a sign of our 20th century. Sister Faustina wished a priest would come and resolve the question definitively and just say, rest assured, you are on the right road, or reject it all, for it does not come from God (Diary 127). During the homily for her canonization on April 30, 2000, the pope declared Divine Mercy Sunday to be celebrated worldwide. Sister Faustina Kowalska is one of the Church's most popular and widely known saints and the greatest mystics in the history of . 9 in the Kronieska, and worked for three ladies who were Tertiaries of St. Francis. Her father had already taught her to read, but at school she had the opportunity to learn more. A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saintsmaking it both substantial and unusual. Numerous new Divine Mercy shrines have sprung up to preach the truth of Gods merciful love for each human being. Helenka cared for him not only by bringing food but also by asking a priest to look after his salvation. ANTIGONOS I OF MACEDONIA SILVER DRACHM_____ ___Known as Antigonos Cyclops. And now praised be the Divine Mercy in us and through us., It was at Prdnik Hospital that she spoke for the last time with her Vilnian spiritual director, Father Sopoko, who was in Krakw in early September 1938 and had the opportunity to visit his extraordinary penitent before she died and hear instructions directly from her relating to the work of Mercy which Jesus had initiated through her services. I knew at once it was an error. Diary of St. Faustina. This argument and their childs happiness persuaded her parents and from then on they had no further objections to her life in the convent. Tell distressed humankind to come up and cling to My Heart, and I shall fill it with peace. I couldnt grasp the meaning of whatever I read; I couldnt meditate. Helenka spent the last months of her postulancy in the novice house in Krakw, where she arrived on 23 January 1926. Every day He gave her a subject for contemplation and points for meditation. The Passion of Jesus teaches us what true mercy is. Mother Superior Irena Krzyanowska wrote, So as not to attract other sisters attention to Sister Faustinas inner experiences, every Saturday morning I would go with her to Holy Mass at Ostra Brama, and afterwards we would visit the artist, who was given detailed instructions by Sister Faustina how to paint the picture of the Merciful Jesus. "After it will come the Day of Justice. The suffering lasted a minute and then God again filled her soul with great comfort. In the Holy Week of 1935 she told Father Sopoko that this was what Jesus wanted and insisted it be set up for three days in the Ostra Brama gate, where a triduum of ceremonies was to be held before the first Sunday after Easter to mark the close of the Jubilee of the Worlds Redemption. Through the many visions that she had, she was able to grow and nourish her love for Christ in the Eucharist. Theologians say the message revealed to Saint Faustina "is a powerful reminder of who God is and has been from the very beginning. He called her Diary a Gospel of Mercy written from a 20th-century perspective, which has helped people to survive the extremely painful experiences of these times. Others, the more thoughtful ones, said that Sister Faustina must surely be very close to God if she has the strength to bear all that suffering (Diary 126). He was inspired to lead a life of poverty and itinerant preaching. Sister Faustina continued to keep her diary in Krakw, recording not only Jesus words and her extraordinary mystical experiences, but also deeply moving contemplation on the mystery of Divine Mercy. In 1965, as the Bishop of Krakw, he initiated a diocesan process for raising of Sister Faustina to the glory of the altars. Saint Faustina: Her Early Virtues Oct 03 2018 October 5 marks the 80th anniversary of the death of St. Faustina and her entrance into eternal life. During his homily in St. Peters Square, Rome, he referred to her words, I clearly sense that my mission will not end upon my death, but will only begin then (Diary 281). Youll see that the Congregation will be solaced by me. These words filled her soul with a terrible awe. My mission will not end at my death. In order to obtain a PARTIAL indulgence, the Faithful are required to pray, a legitimately approved invocation to our Merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. Her mind, will, memory, emotions and all her senses were submitting to God more and more harmoniously and preparing her soul for full union with Him. Mummy served customers in the shop he recalled years later and Helenka tidied up, helped with the cooking, and had to wash up, carry out the refuse and bring water as there was no running water. I woke Sister Amelia, put on my overall and bonnet and dashed to the infirmary. One such moment was the ceremony for her first vows, which was celebrated on 30 April 1928 by Bishop Stanisaw Rospond. Greater sufferings from those which were caused by tuberculosis, she offered as a voluntary sacrifice for sinners and as the Apostle of Divine Mercy. The Story of St. Faustina. He consulted Mother Superior Irena Krzyanowska, asking for information concerning Sister Faustinas religious life and asked for an examination to be done of her physical and mental health. Sister Faustina followed the novice mistress instructions attentively and fulfilled all the duties allotted her with exactitude. Of Helenka she used to say that she had an inner life of her very own and that her little soul must be dear to Jesus. Although the first and only apparition in Poland to Saint Faustina of Jesus as the Image of Divine Mercy, occurred on February 22, 1931 in Plock, Saint Faustina had several apparitions of Jesus as Divine Mercy in Vilnius, where she lived in a convent house where she was sent by the superiors of her religious community. He wanted that message to radiate out from agiewniki to the whole of Poland and the entire world, and Jesus promise to be fulfilled that a spark which would prepare the world for Jesus final coming would issue from this place (cf. He would bless their words and endow them with such great power that even the most hardened of sinners would repent. But did you know she loved the Blessed Mother and her rosary? 29 in the Abramowskiego and needed a child-minder for her three children. For Your Sons sake, You have to love me (Diary 240). After the retreat, she returned to Warsaw full of gratitude and spiritual joy to prepare during her third probation, along with two other sisters, under the direction of Mother Magorzata Gimbutt, for the making of her perpetual vows. The Lord is with Thee. She returned home aware of the Divine Visitor in her soul. The proper liturgical texts were released by the Holy See in Latin.English and Spanish translations must be approved by the USCCB and confirmed by the Holy See before they can be implemented in the . She memorised the stories of the hermits and missionaries, and the next day while out grazing the cattle would recite them word for word to us and others. As Jesus told her, His request that Gods merciful love for mankind be preached is the last recourse for many souls, which are being lost notwithstanding His bitter Passion. She was modest and quiet, ready to do any chore and help anyone, but at the same time cheerful and always with a smile on her face. 2. She thought it must be a fire and she started shouting just when the bakers were putting the loaves into the oven. Sister Faustinas parents came to the agiewniki convent. Helenkas immediate entry was prevented by poverty, and Mother Superior advised her to continue for a time in service and save up for a small trousseau, testing the firmness of her vocation. He promised the grace of a blessed and tranquil death not only to those who say the Chaplet, but also those at whose deathbed others will say the Chaplet. But she wasnt sure she had understood His words correctly, that she was to found a new congregation, neither had she been told explicitly to inform her confessor of this, so for the next twenty days she remained silent. At first, I was a bit anxious, but after a while peace entered my soul; but I noticed that Jesus heard my Confession in the same way as my confessors. A Gift of God for Our Times The Sister Servants of the Most Sacred Heart, who worked as nurses in the hospital, prepared a room for her, but in the evening one of them informed her that she would not have Holy Communion the next day because she was exhausted. He was born on November 11, 1873. With trustful prayer at three oclock in the afternoon, offered on the merit of His Passion, is connected a promise of all graces which would be granted to the petitioners and all for whom they prayed, naturally provided that the grace asked for was in agreement with the will of God, i.e. Helenka asked the pastor of St. James parish, Father Jakub Dbrowski, for help. In His next apparition He gave the details for this type of worship. The Divine presence flooded my soul; I know I am under the glance of the Mighty One. The Candlemas candle continued to burn.. Her apparitions of Jesus Christ inspired the Roman Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy and earned her the title of Secretary of Divine Mercy. Everyone loved her her mother recalled she was chosen, the best of the children. [2]. Writing about her experience viewing Heaven, the saint wrote: I saw how all creatures give ceaseless praise and glory to God.

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