Divine Mercy Chaplet - Meditations

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I have a difficult time concentrating when I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. I find myself thinking about the Sorrowful Mysteries oftentimes even though I have been told that one should focus more on the words than anything else when praying the chaplet. This reminds me of the Jesus Prayer, where you are instructed not to use visualization/imagination in prayer.

Has anyone had similar troubles?

Is there a proper way to pray the Chaplet?
 
LikeDismas said:
I have a difficult time concentrating when I pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. I find myself thinking about the Sorrowful Mysteries oftentimes even though I have been told that one should focus more on the words than anything else when praying the chaplet. This reminds me of the Jesus Prayer, where you are instructed not to use visualization/imagination in prayer.

Has anyone had similar troubles?

Is there a proper way to pray the Chaplet?
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I do the same thing- because I’m saying “For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion” I do meditate on the Mystery for each decade:

#1. For the sake of His [agony in the garden] have mercy on us and on the whole world.
#2. For the sake of His [scourging at the pillar] have mercy on us and on the whole world.
#3. For the sake of His [crowning with thorns] have mercy on us and on the whole world.
#4. For the sake of His [carrying the cross] have mercy on us and on the whole world.
#5. For the sake of His [crucifixion] have mercy on us and on the whole world.

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it, per se. It deepens the devotion for me, personally. I sure hope there’s nothing wrong with it! :eek:
 
I believe St Faustina herself said something about offering the Chaplet ‘in reparation to the five wounds of Christ’ (right hand, left hand, feet, Crown of Thorns on his head and the lance into his heart).

Sounds like that would involve meditating on each of the wounds for a decade. So I really don’t think meditating while saying it is wrong.
 
I have to sing it. The Chaplet in Song works for me. Maybe its just the way I’m wired 🙂
 
LilyM said:
I like one of the versions EWTN has - the softer more modern-sounding one, not the chanted version.
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I have that on CD and I LOVE it! 👍 Even when I’m trying to say it I always end up hearing it sung in my head.

When I was first introduced to it, (at a Mom’s retreat at the Sisters of St Francis convent) we were discussing how some Protestants have such disdain for “vain repetition” then go to church and sing praise choruses over and over and over… 🤷
 
Hi does anyone know where online I can download a Free copy of the Divine Mercy Chaplet in song?

back4him Thanks
 
I always meditate on God the Father, to whom I am praying, on Christ and His Passion, about which I am praying, on the actual words I am saying, on the intention for which I am offering the Chaplet, and on my position as a poor sinner who is asking for mercy.
 
LilyM said:
I believe St Faustina herself said something about offering the Chaplet ‘in reparation to the five wounds of Christ’ (right hand, left hand, feet, Crown of Thorns on his head and the lance into his heart).

Sounds like that would involve meditating on each of the wounds for a decade. So I really don’t think meditating while saying it is wrong.
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That’s what I meditate on as well. I try to have the Divine Mercy image as well as a crucifix in front of me too. I’m a visual person! That’s one of the countless reasons I love Catholicism is because we use images!
 
I love the Divine Mercy Chaplet, especially in song. I listen to it also in song, it is at times very moving.

Keep up with the devotional, it is a great spiritual guide.

One thing it did for me was that it help me to surrender to God’s will.
Through the Eucharist, we become the Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ.

In effect, we offer ourselves, along with Christ, in atonement for our sins and the sins of the whole world…

Surrender yourself to do God, let him lead you.

This chaplet is a means to help you do that.
 
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is indeed a most powerful prayer. I am fortunate to be part of the official cenacle for my archdiocese dedicated to the spread of the Divine Mercy Way of Life. I would strongly urge any of you to inquire in your diocese/archdiocese for these. The rewards truly are out of this world.
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Deacon Ed B
 
Hi Deacon Ed,

Wonder if you could elaborate a wee bit on spreading the “Divine Mercy way of life”. Do you mean just spreading the devotion, or promoting your parish/parishes to practice formal Divine Mercy Devotions? Just wondering, as this past Divine Mercy Sunday, our parish did not have a Divine Mercy Celebration as we did the year prior. I spoke with the person in charge of “spiritual development” about it and they did not seem overly receptive to the idea however said that next year if I wanted to put something together, have at it. I did visit a neighboring parish that did have a devotion and it was really beautiful. The assisting priest at that parish led the devotion. Guess I am wondering how to get more enthusiasm for the devotion in my parish. Thanks for any (name removed by moderator)ut!
 
Wonder if you could elaborate a wee bit on spreading the “Divine Mercy way of life”. Do you mean just spreading the devotion, or promoting your parish/parishes to practice formal Divine Mercy Devotions? Just wondering, as this past Divine Mercy Sunday, our parish did not have a Divine Mercy Celebration as we did the year prior. I spoke with the person in charge of “spiritual development” about it and they did not seem overly receptive to the idea however said that next year if I wanted to put something together, have at it. I did visit a neighboring parish that did have a devotion and it was really beautiful. The assisting priest at that parish led the devotion. Guess I am wondering how to get more enthusiasm for the devotion in my parish. Thanks for any (name removed by moderator)ut!
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Some parishes will either pray or play the song of the Chaplet before mass on Saturday evening if they have one, especially during lent. Our parish did that and many members commented on how much they enjoyed it. I think now they continue that practice, but I cannot say with certainty, as I don’t attend that mass. Also, some schools during lent, recite the chaplet in the classroom at the 3pm hour. Certainly, having a celebration on Divine Mercy Sunday is another way.

Some ideas.
 
Teelynn - The Divine Mercy is more than a devotion, it is a way of life. If you have any good Catholic book stores available in your area, go there and buy two or three things. 1. There is a small manual of Divine Mercy. It gives the background, history, prayers, novena, etc. Small, but very informative. 2. Get St Faustina’s diary. It is truly awesome reading. It gives a fantastic insight into her soul and the graces available to her and to those who follow this way of life. 3. At the bookstore, get the cenacle formation manuals. There are three. The first one gives instructions on forming a cenacle, what the way of life entails, the different roles each member can fulfill. The first 1/2 of the first manual is really an eyeopener into the extent of God’s mercy and what God wants of us.

The cenacle meetings, at least those that I attend have at least one priest, one or more deacons and many committed lay people. We hold our meetings every Monday night and they usually last from 2 hours to 2 1/4 hours. It involves prayer, study of the diary as it relates to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and Scripture. Either the priest or I explain and answer questions that may arise. We have about 20 - 25 attend each week, on Monday nights. from 7 PM to 9 PM. The ideal number for a cenacle is 10-12 and we are now dividing into two groups. The purpose is to learn about the way of life and spread it to different parishes by teams going and giving a talk and explanations about all that is involved. We end each meeting by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. There is so much to say that I could go on and on. Those of us who are involved make solemn promises to the Holy Eucharist, held in a monstrance right in front of us. At this time, we become “Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Mercy”

In addition to spreading the devotion, we have teams who go to the dying and pray the Chaplet around the death bed. We do this for lay people, priests and nuns. We have suffering souls who are bed ridden who offer their pain for others. Pain is the redemptive prayer of Jesus on the Cross and is what won for us our salvation.

If you want more information, I can send it to you by e-mail. Places to get the Manuals, books, i.e. all that is necessary to celebrate the Devotion on Divine Mercy Sundays. The manual also has the history, and documents from Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI which are useful in explaining the devotion and how to organize it. Once you get into it, you will not be the same.
Prayers & Blessings
Deacon Ed B,
 
Thanks Soledad,

I am going to have to delve into this a little…will check out my Archdiocese via web site to look around first. Looks like in my parish the ball might be in my court to start something.
 
Teelynn - sorry, I do not have my E-mail address available on the forum Send me a private message instead.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B
 
Thanks so much for all of this info Deacon Ed! Wow, little did I know! I will respond to you by messaging when I get more time. Somehow, even though the Divine Mercy Devotion itself is becoming more well known and practiced, seems that some parishes are just not “there yet” so to speak. Some around here are dismally unterstaffed with priests. Thanks again!
 
Teelynn said:
Thanks so much for all of this info Deacon Ed! Wow, little did I know! I will respond to you by messaging when I get more time. Somehow, even though the Divine Mercy Devotion itself is becoming more well known and practiced, seems that some parishes are just not “there yet” so to speak. Some around here are dismally unterstaffed with priests. Thanks again!
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I know exactly what you mean by saying, “some are just not there yet”. When I asked one priest if they would celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, his response was, “everyday if Divine Mercy for God.”. As it turned out he knew exactly nothing about it. Keep this in your prayers also.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B
 
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