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The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who may think the Diary is too thick and formidable, Most Rev. Joe Roesch, MIC, has the solution. Join him for a few minutes each day as he reads from the Diary and offers commentary. Over the span of one year, you will have “read" the Diary, beginning to end, and by the grace of God, absorbed its rich teachings. Welcome to this spiritual journey! Together, through the mystical writings of St. Faustina, let’s come to better know the tender love of Jesus for all humanity.

To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org.

Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year The Marian Fathers

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The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who may think the Diary is too thick and formidable, Most Rev. Joe Roesch, MIC, has the solution. Join him for a few minutes each day as he reads from the Diary and offers commentary. Over the span of one year, you will have “read" the Diary, beginning to end, and by the grace of God, absorbed its rich teachings. Welcome to this spiritual journey! Together, through the mystical writings of St. Faustina, let’s come to better know the tender love of Jesus for all humanity.

To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org.

    Day 39: Diary Entries 135-137

    Day 39: Diary Entries 135-137

    "You do not understand this today. Tomorrow, during your adoration, I will make it known to you," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit  ShopMercy.org.

    • 9 min
    Day 38: Diary Entries 132-134

    Day 38: Diary Entries 132-134

    "I must again mention that there are some confessors who seem to be true spiritual fathers, but only as long as things go well," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org.

    • 7 min
    Day 37: Diary Entries 129-131

    Day 37: Diary Entries 129-131

    "Satan always takes advantage of such moments; thoughts of discouragement began to rise to the surface," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit  ShopMercy.org.

    • 7 min
    Day 36: Diary Entries 125-128

    Day 36: Diary Entries 125-128

    "All these things could still be endured. But when the Lord demanded that I should paint that picture, they began to speak openly about me and to regard me as a hysteric and a fantasist," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit  ShopMercy.org.

    • 8 min
    Day 35: Diary Entries 121-124

    Day 35: Diary Entries 121-124

    "There is a series of graces which God pours into the soul after these trials by fire. The soul enjoys intimate union with God," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic.ShopMercy.org.

    • 8 min
    Day 34: Diary Entries 118-120

    Day 34: Diary Entries 118-120

    "The tongue is a small member, but it does big things. A religious who does not keep silence will never attain holiness; that is, she will never become a saint," St. Faustina writes. Listen in as Fr. Joseph Roesch, MIC, reads from this modern spiritual classic. To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit  ShopMercy.org.

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
766 Ratings

766 Ratings

Lissa Anastasia ,

Jesus I Trust In You

I’ve read the diary in daily emails but this podcast provides a wonderful way to easily encounter St. Faustina’s diary in a year. Grateful for the reflections and insights.

KM Lewis ,

Daily Divine Mercy

A wonderful way to read the writings of St. Faustina. Fr. Joe Roesch breaks down the diary into digestible daily nuggets and then shares a reflection that helps the listener go deeper.

eassef1 ,

I love this Podcast

Love listening to this Podcast and the message of Divine Mercy as I am driving. As a Father of 2 it is the easiest way for me to reread of St. Faustinas’ Diary. Thank you for doing this.

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