The Chaplet Of Divine Mercy

Prayer

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Opening Prayers (optional)

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(Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, 1319)

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls,
and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy,
envelop the whole world and empty yourself out upon us.

Repeat three times:

(Diary, 84)

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in you!

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Our Father

Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen

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Hail Mary

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

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The Apostles' Creed

I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.
Amen.

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For each of the five decades

On each "Our Father" bead of the rosary, pray:
V. Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
R. in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

On each of the 10 "Hail Mary" beads, pray:
V. For the sake of his sorrowful Passion,
R. have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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Conclusion

Repeat three times:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

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Closing Prayer (optional)

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(Diary, 950)

Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

Or:

(Roman Missal, Votive Mass of the Mercy of God)

O God, whose mercies are without number and whose treasure of goodness is infinite, graciously increase the faith of the people consecrated to you, that all may grasp and rightly understand by whose love they have been created, through whose Blood they have been redeemed, and by whose Spirit they have been reborn. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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About The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

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The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is not merely a recitation of words but a spiritual exercise of trust, intercession, and surrender to God's overwhelming mercy.

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Drawn from the Diary of Saint Faustina and anchored in Scripture and Church tradition, the Chaplet reflects the heart of the Christian message: God's mercy is unfathomable, and salvation has been poured out upon the world through Christ's Passion.

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The Chaplet begins with the Sign of the Cross, invoking the Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—setting the tone for reverence and devotion. This is followed by optional opening prayers referencing Diary entry 1319, where Saint Faustina recounts the moment of Christ's death. “You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls...” captures both the sorrow of the Crucifixion and the triumph of divine love. This prayer acknowledges that in Jesus’s death, mercy flowed out like a living fountain to cleanse the world.

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One of the most repeated phrases in the Chaplet, taken from Diary entry 84, is: “O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!” This invocation is said three times and sets the foundation of the devotion: trust. Trust is not just a feeling; it is the posture of the soul that turns to God in its lowest moments, believing that His mercy will never fail.

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Following these opening prayers, the chaplet incorporates well-known Catholic prayers: the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed. These prayers help unify the Chaplet with the broader prayer life of the Church, grounding it in the universal expressions of Christian belief and devotion.

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At the core of the Chaplet is the structure modeled on the Rosary, using its five-decade format. On the "Our Father" beads, the prayer is:
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“Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.”

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This line echoes the sacrificial nature of the Eucharist and reflects the Catholic understanding of Christ’s redemptive death as a perpetual offering for humanity. It is a personal and communal prayer, emphasizing that we do not pray only for ourselves, but for “the whole world.”

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On the ten smaller beads of each decade, the response is:

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‍“For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”‍

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This plea is a powerful intercession that combines compassion for others with reverence for Christ’s suffering. Repeating it fifty times reinforces the deep need for divine mercy—not just once, but continuously, for every soul, in every condition.

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The Chaplet concludes with a thrice-repeated invocation:

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‍“Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

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This Trisagion-like prayer is both ancient and universal, a final glorification of God’s holiness and a plea for continued mercy. It reminds us of God's eternal nature, far beyond human comprehension, yet intimately close to us in His mercy.

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Optional closing prayers further deepen the spiritual tone. In one, taken from Diary entry 950, we ask that God's mercy be “increased in us” so that even in suffering or despair, we may confidently submit to His will. Another option from the Roman Missal reflects the liturgical richness of the Church’s theology of mercy, praising the endless love of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier.

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Ultimately, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is more than a prayer—it is an invitation to enter God's heart. It calls the faithful to trust in Jesus, to contemplate His Passion, and to intercede for a world in desperate need of healing. Whether prayed during times of great trial, in front of the Blessed Sacrament, or as part of daily devotion, the Chaplet serves as a spiritual lifeline. It brings comfort, peace, and hope, reminding all who pray it that mercy is not a concept but a Person—Jesus Christ—who died and rose again so that we might live in the light of His infinite love.

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See The Lord's Prayer or The Rosary