April 12, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday is one of the most beautiful days in the life of the Church—because it reminds us of something we can so easily forget: God never gives up on us.
In today’s Gospel, we see Thomas struggling. He wants to believe, but he just can’t get there yet. And what does Jesus do? He doesn’t scold him. He doesn’t turn away. He comes back—just for him. He meets Thomas right where he is. That’s how Jesus treats each one of us.
We all carry things—mistakes we wish we could undo, sins we’re ashamed of, doubts we don’t always say out loud. Sometimes we convince ourselves that we’ve gone too far, that God must be tired of forgiving us.
But Divine Mercy Sunday tells us the opposite. Through Saint Faustina Kowalska, Jesus gave us this message: His mercy is greater than anything we’ve done. Not equal to it. Greater than it. And here’s the key—He simply asks us to trust Him.
At the Shrine, we’re given a beautiful opportunity to experience that mercy in a real, tangible way through Confession. I know it’s not always easy to go. It takes humility. It takes courage. But I can tell you this—every single time someone walks out of that confessional, they are lighter. Freer. Renewed. That’s what mercy does.
So this Divine Mercy Sunday, I invite you—don’t stay at a distance. Don’t let fear or hesitation hold you back. Come to Jesus as you are. Let Him meet you there. And then, just as importantly, let’s be people of mercy for one another—quick to forgive, slow to judge, and generous in love. Because in the end, mercy isn’t just something we receive. It’s something we live.
Jesus, I trust in You!
I remember you at Mass.
