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Easter Traditions
By pmccloud in Nontraditional student
March 21, 2008

Well, it's that time of year again. Along with the traditions of coloring easter eggs, easter egg hunting, eating lots of candy, and going to church, I have started another tradition: the Feast of the Divine Mercy. This is a traditional Catholic feast. 

Requirements

  • To observe this feast we should commence a Novena to the Divine Mercy on Good Friday, the Novena includes special intentions for each day and is concluded with the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
  • Celebrate the feast on the first Sunday after Easter.
  • Come to Jesus with a humble and contrite heart, repent of all your sins.
  • Firmly trust in the Divine Mercy of Jesus.
  • Go to confession (with a priest) on that day if possible, otherwise seven days before or after the feast, as approved by the Church..
  • Receive Holy Communion on the Day of the Feast.
  • Venerate the image of Divine Mercy.
  • Be merciful as God is merciful. Practice works of Mercy, physically by helping others or spiritually by prayers of intercession.

The feast is celebrated on the Sunday following Easter. Any petitions made in honor of the feast are granted. It is such a moving and spiritual celebration. I encourage all to experience this at least one time. If you would like more information, visit the website at http://www.theworkofgod.org/devotns/divmercy/Divmercy.htm.