Praising God for all the graces received during the International Days of the Apostles of Divine Mercy, we share with you selected testimonies of the participants.
At the International Days of Apostles of Divine Mercy in Krakow, I was moved by a talk on trust, which, together with mercy, are the two ‘‘pillars” of Divine Mercy spirituality. When it comes to trust, we can take two paths. The first is that it is difficult to trust God completely, to surrender all the cares, problems, pains of life to Him so that He takes care of it all. It is difficult to remain calm and hope that He will take care of everything. It seems to me that I have followed such a path so far.
The second path is to entrust ourselves into the hands of the best Father in the world. Jesus calls Him ‘Abba – Father.’ He cares about me, about my affairs, wants my good and created me out of love. How can I not trust Him and allow myself to be led in such a way that everything makes sense? I think I have found that path, I have found the Father (Dad) whom I want to entrust the helm of my life!
Michal Suchanič, member of Faustínum Košice, Slovakia
The International Days of the Apostles of Divine Mercy are a unique opportunity to experience the power of God’s love in His Son Jesus Christ. I could feel my heart beating to the rhythm of the communal prayers. Every word, every song, every moment of silence was an opportunity to establish a closer relationship with the Merciful Jesus, to experience His infinite tenderness and unconditional love. Meeting brothers and sisters from all corners of the world, united by one desire to become instruments of God’s mercy, and listening to their testimonies, touched my heart deeply. I understood how God works in mysterious way in everyone’s life, turning wounds into strength and fear into love. In those days, I entrusted to Merciful Jesus and St. Faustina my desire to become an apostle of Divine Mercy forever, to bring the light and unconditional love of Christ to everyone I meet. Looking at my life and my vocation, I have come to understand that mercy is not just a feeling, but a concrete commitment to serve my neighbour, to forgive and give of self, so that we can all dwell in the shadow of God’s love. Jesus I trust in you!
Thank you very much!
Stefania Campanella, Faustinum volunteer, Italy
I thank God for allowing us to participate in the International Days of the Apostles of Divine Mercy Days, despite the war that is going on in Lebanon.
I enjoyed the excellent organisation, the conferences, the warm welcome and the meals prepared with love. The encounters with Jesus were an opportunity for me to deepen my knowledge and reaffirm my promise to bring the message of Divine Mercy to my community.
I also had the opportunity to get to know many participants with whom I exchanged experiences.
We will always remain in prayerful unity so that the Divine Mercy may reach the hearts and souls of people living in the whole world
Lina Issa, Lebanon
May the peace of the Lord be always with you!
I am very happy to have participated in the Fourth International Days of the Apostles of Divine Mercy in Krakow – Łagiewniki.
I came to it from my country with many worries, but during these three days of prayer, unity and reconciliation I felt really immersed in Mercy.
In front of the image of the Divine Mercy in the chapel of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, I placed all my sorrows and problems, along with my prayers at the side of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Faustina and St. John Paul II,
By participating in the Masses and devotions, I found joy and inner peace.
This was my second visit to this beautiful Shrine, but the first time I was here as a participant of the International Days.
I thoroughly enjoyed the programme of the event, the organisation, the talks, the good translation and your warm welcome.
Thank you very much and I hope to attend the next congress, if God permits.
Uniting in Prayer for Peace
Micheline Mhanna Karam, Divine Mercy Prayer Group, Kfardebiane – Lebanon
