How to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a glorious way to enter into the abundant Mercy of God. It only takes a few minutes and can easily be prayed almost anywhere. Using a rosary, follow the guide below to offer this wonderful prayer. It is especially good to pray it at the three o’clock hour.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Introductory Prayers
OUR FATHER, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen.
I BELIEVE IN GOD, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (three times)
The Novena of Divine Mercy
Each day for nine consecutive days (beginning on Good Friday), bring to My Heart different groups of Souls. Immerse them in the ocean of My Mercy and I will bring these Souls into the house of My Father. I will deny nothing to Souls that you bring to the fount of My Mercy. Each day beg My Father – on the strength of My bitter Passion – for Graces on behalf of these Souls.
| Day | Prayer Intention | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Good Friday) | Bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners. Immerse them in the ocean of My Mercy. | Friday 3rd April |
| Day 2 | Bring to Me the Souls of Priests and Religious. Through them My Mercy flows out on all mankind. | Saturday 4th April |
| Day 3 | Bring to Me all devout and faithful Souls. | Sunday 5th April |
| Day 4 | Bring to Me the unbelievers and those who do not yet know Me. | Monday 6th April |
| Day 5 | Bring to Me the Souls who have separated themselves from My Church. | Tuesday 7th April |
| Day 6 | Bring to Me the meek and humble Souls and the Souls of little children. | Wednesday 8th April |
| Day 7 | Bring to Me the Souls who especially venerate and glorify My Mercy. | Thursday 9th April |
| Day 8 | Bring to Me the Souls who are detained in Purgatory. | Friday 10th April |
| Day 9 | Bring to Me the Souls who have become lukewarm. | Saturday 11th April |
Day 10 — Divine Mercy Sunday
HOLY HOUR 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Adoration and
Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3.00pm
In Sacred Heart Church
Sunday 12th April
Optional Concluding Prayers
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You! (three times)
Printable instructions
A printable version of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy prayers can be downloaded below.
Download the Chaplet of Divine Mercy instructions (Word document)