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April 5: Friday within the of * & First Friday

*Note on Fasting: Reflection: Because each day during the Easter Octave is observed Gracious Father, as a , it is not appropriate to fast on . However, we are continuing to join in prayer for I thank you for the mercy you have shown in the building up of a culture of life, marriage and forgiving my sins and for the peace that religious liberty. comes from being reconciled with you and with your Church. Intention: O God, you are faithful, and you never aban- For all who grieve the loss of a child through don those who hope in you. I know that my abortion: that they may discover the depths redemption from sin and death has been of God’s merciful love for them and seek his purchased at the cost of your Son’s blood. In forgiveness, healing and peace. return for this priceless gift, I resolve today (Visit www.hopeafterabortion.org for information on to renew my trust in your unfailing mercy. the Church’s healing ministry to those who have been involved in abortion.) In times of doubt, when painful memories of past sins threaten to destroy the peace you have given, let the power of your Holy Spirit Did you know? cast out all self-condemnation and give me This (April 7) is . In greater confidence in your word of pardon. the 1930s, chose a Polish nun, St. Maria Teach me to encourage others so they, too, , to receive private may seek your tender compassion and come revelations concerning Divine Mercy. The to know your peace, which nothing can take revelations were recorded in her Diary, among away. which was the request that a Feast of Mercy (Divine Mercy Sunday) be observed. I pray this in the name of Jesus, your Son, in whom you have restored me to life.  About the Divine Mercy plenary indulgence Amen.  About the Divine Mercy image, chaplet, and novena given by Jesus (Text from “Trust in God’s Mercy” prayer card, Item 9913 in the 2012 Pro-life Catalog)  Special Holy Hour for Divine Mercy Sunday

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