Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church

05/26/2026

We will not have Mass on Thursday May 28th or Friday May 29th!

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Take a moment to pray with Pope Leo and his intentions for May, that everyone might have food.

04/13/2026

The Image of the Divine Mercy is one of the most recognizable and deeply symbolic images in the Catholic faith. It is based on a vision St. Faustina Kowalska had in 1931, where Jesus instructed her to have an image painted exactly as she saw Him.

Every element of the painting is rich with theological and spiritual meaning. Here is a breakdown of the key symbols within the image:

1. The Two Rays (Pale and Red)
The most striking feature of the image is the two rays emanating from Jesus' heart. When St. Faustina asked Jesus what they meant, He explained:

- The Pale Ray: Stands for the Water which makes souls righteous. This represents the purifying sacraments of Baptism and Confession.
- The Red Ray: Stands for the Blood which is the life of souls. This represents the Eucharist.
- Together: They represent the graces of the Holy Spirit pouring out from the pierced heart of Christ on the cross, offering endless mercy and cleansing to the world.

2. The Posture and Hands
The Right Hand: Jesus’ right hand is raised in a traditional gesture of blessing. It signifies His desire to bestow peace and absolution upon the viewer.

The Left Hand: His left hand touches His white garment near His breast, drawing the fabric aside to reveal His heart, the source from which the rays of mercy flow.

3. The Forward Step
If you look closely at Jesus' feet, He is depicted with one foot stepping forward. This symbolizes that Jesus is not distant or waiting for us to find Him; He is actively moving toward us in our suffering and sin, seeking us out to offer His mercy.

4. The Gaze of Jesus
According to St. Faustina’s diary, Jesus said, "My gaze from this image is like My gaze from the cross." It is a look of profound compassion, sorrow for our sins, and an immense, self-sacrificing love. It is meant to invite the viewer, no matter how great their struggles, into a personal relationship with Him.

04/05/2026

What a special night!

04/05/2026

Blessing of the Fire