Saint Faustina Kowalska

Faustina’s hidden life of prayer and trust became a major witness to the mercy of Jesus for the modern world.

She encourages sinners, the scrupulous, and the weary to trust Christ’s mercy more deeply.

• hope
• trust
• mercy

1. Turn to mercy quickly instead of hiding in shame.
2. Practice one concrete act of mercy.

Traditionally invoked for: confession-and-mercy.

October 5 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.