Day 1 — All mankind, especially sinners

Intention of the Day

"Today, bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy. In this way you will console Me in the bitter grief into which the loss of souls plunges Me."

(Diary, 1210)

Prayer to Most Merciful Jesus

Most Merciful Jesus, whose very nature it is to have compassion on us and to forgive us, do not look upon our sins but upon the trust we place in your infinite goodness. Receive us into the dwelling of your most compassionate Heart and never let us escape from it. We beg this of you by that love with which you are united to the Father and the Holy Spirit.

Prayer to the Eternal Father

Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze upon all mankind and especially upon poor sinners, all enfolded in the most compassionate Heart of Jesus, and by His sorrowful Passion show us your mercy, that we may praise the omnipotence of your mercy forever and ever. Amen.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy

(Prayed on ordinary rosary beads):

— 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. (ten times on each decade)

— Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (three times at the end)