How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a powerful Catholic devotion focused on trusting in Jesus’ mercy. It is usually prayed using the standard rosary, centering on the plea, “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” Begin by making the Sign of the Cross. Then say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed. On each large bead, pray: “Eternal Father, I offer You the body and blood, soul and divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ…” On each set of ten small beads, repeat: “For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” After five decades, conclude by saying three times: “Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” You may also add the optional closing prayer asking God to increase His mercy in us. Key optional prayers include the traditional 3 o’clock prayer and the Litany of Divine Mercy, as well as the short invocation, “Jesus, I trust in You.”
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