Disciples of Divine Mercy in the Holy Face of Jesus

06/14/2026

Our Divine Savior, Jesus Christ, knows no discouragement.

Throughout His earthly ministry, He never wavered in faithfulness to the Father's will.

He never ceased to love, never abandoned hope for His people, and never grew weary in seeking His lost sheep.

Even amid rejection, suffering, and the shadow of the Cross, His heart remained steadfast, filled with divine compassion and unwavering purpose.

In Christ, we find our sure and living hope—for ourselves, for all mankind, and for His holy Church.

The work of redemption is His work; the gathering of His people is His work; the triumph of His Kingdom is His work.

Therefore, we need not despair, for the Lord who began this good work will bring it to completion.

His promises stand firm, founded upon His eternal faithfulness. We wait upon Him with confidence, trusting in His providence and grace.

For He who conquered sin, death, and hell cannot be defeated.

He shall not fail.

He shall not be discouraged.

His victory is certain, and His Kingdom shall endure forever.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

Holy Spirit, we invite You today to guide our hearts and minds in every decision we make.

Grant us the wisdom to choose what is good, right, and pleasing to the Father. Fill us with Your grace that we may love as Christ loves—especially our neighbors, those nearest to us and those who differ from us.

Teach us to deal tenderly and compassionately with those who have wandered from Your ways, remembering the mercy You have shown to us.

Give us hearts that seek restoration rather than condemnation, and help us reflect the gentleness and truth of Jesus in all we do.

Lord, move powerfully in the affairs of our nation. Bring righteousness where there is confusion, peace where there is division, and truth where there is error.

Accomplish Your purposes and win the victory for Your name and Your glory.

May Your kingdom come and Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

06/03/2026

One week from today! Free to the public! If you wish to extend your prayer time, please bring your own lunch.

06/01/2026

Living in the loving presence of God enables the soul to grow in deep and authentic holiness. A few moments of formal prayer each day will no longer satisfy the heart that has tasted His goodness.

Instead, we will desire an unceasing communion with Him, seeking His presence in every moment and circumstance.

As our love for God deepens, we will offer Him not only our prayers but also our thoughts, desires, joys, sufferings, and daily labors.

In this way, every breath, every action, and every longing of the heart becomes an offering of love, and our entire life is transformed into a continual prayer rising to God.

05/31/2026

Our retreat with Fr. Chris Alar in July has sold out! We express our gratitude to all who have contributed to the success of this event. We will announce our upcoming Days of Reflection for the summer and fall.

05/24/2026

Come, Holy Spirit!

05/22/2026

Saint Jerome famously said, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux found constant nourishment in the Gospels, and Saint Francis of Assisi shaped his entire life around living the words of Christ as directly as possible.

The idea that the Gospel becomes “food for the soul” also connects deeply with Christian prayer traditions like lectio divina — slowly reading, meditating on, praying with, and contemplating Scripture.

Reading Scripture cultivates holiness through daily conversion.

Over time, the words move from being simply read to being lived.

05/19/2026

Registration for Fr. Chris Alar’s private retreat is open on our website! Limted seating. www.HolyFaceMinistry.com