Taking Action: The Three Degrees of Mercy
Transformation is not just about learning; it’s about taking action. Here, you’ll find tools and resources to help you live out your faith daily.
Mission: Jesus Christ, The Light of the World
Welcome! As baptized believers, we become living tabernacles of Jesus—His gift to the world. When we truly believe in and trust this divine light, we are empowered to help others discover and shine their own light.
A Message from Jesus
“My child, do you fear the God of mercy? My holiness does not prevent Me from being merciful. Behold, for you, I have established a throne of mercy on earth—the tabernacle—and from this throne, I long to enter into your heart. I am not surrounded by retinues or guards. You can come to Me at any moment, at any time. I want to speak to you and desire to grant you grace.” (Diary, 1485)
How Do We Get There?
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself.”
—Mark 12:30-31
Saint Faustina, known as the Apostle of Divine Mercy, shares profound insights into living as a tabernacle of Christ. In her Diary, Jesus revealed a practical way to embody His mercy by applying three degrees of mercy:
“I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first — by deed, the second — by word, the third — by prayer.” (Diary, 742)
The Three Degrees of Mercy
1. Mercy with Prayer
Prayer is a powerful way to intercede for others. Choose someone new each month to pray for—whether it's a family member, friend, neighbor, or co-worker.
2. Mercy with Word
Practice mercy through words by reading the Bible and sharing Scripture with others. [Click here] to access the daily Gospel readings.
3. Mercy with Deed
Reflect on the acts of mercy listed below and commit to performing at least one each month, embodying mercy through your actions.
Jesus' Message About Mercy in Deeds
“Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came.”
—Matthew 25:34-36
Works of Mercy
Corporal Works of Mercy
- Feed the hungry
- Give drink to the thirsty
- Clothe the naked
- Shelter the homeless
- Visit the sick
- Visit the imprisoned
- Bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy
- Instruct the ignorant
- Counsel the doubtful
- Admonish sinners
- Bear wrongs patiently
- Forgive offenses willingly
- Comfort the afflicted
- Pray for the living and the dead
What Are the Benefits of Helping Others?
Helping others has numerous benefits, including improved mental health, increased happiness, and greater kindness toward others. It also reduces feelings of depression and isolation while strengthening our relationship with God.
Mercy with Prayer: A Conversation with God
Praying to God strengthens our faith and allows us to intercede for others. When we pray for others, we play a significant role in helping them reconnect with God.
Saint Faustina invites us to embrace daily conversion, avoid Purgatory, and faithfully pray for others.
Powerful Prayers
Morning Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Oh Holy Spirit, You are the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. You are the Spirit of truth, love, and holiness, proceeding from the Father and the Son, and equal to Them in all things. I adore
You and love You with all my heart. Teach me to know and to seek God, by whom and for whom I was created. Fill my heart with a holy fear and a great love for Him…
The Holy Rosary
Click [HERE] to learn how to pray the Rosary.
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
Jesus promises:
“It pleases Me to grant everything souls ask of Me by saying the chaplet. When hardened sinners say it, I will fill their souls with peace, and the hour of their death will be a happy one. I delight particularly in a soul that has placed its trust in My goodness.”
—(Diary, 1541)
Learn how to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy: CLICK HERE
The Three O’Clock Hour of Mercy
Our Lord asked for a special prayer and meditation on His Passion each afternoon at three o’clock, the hour that recalls His death on the cross.
May we open our hearts to His mercy and extend His love through prayer, word, and deed!