Divine Mercy Sunday
First reading Acts 5:12-16
On Divine Mercy Sunday, the first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (5:12-16) shows us that divine mercy is not only a truth we believe in, but a dynamic reality that transforms the world. It is through divine mercy that signs and wonders were performed by the apostles, and the people, moved by hope, brought the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, confident that even the shadow of Peter could bring healing. Mercy, therefore, is not passive; it is powerful, active, and overflowing. It reaches into human suffering and brings restoration, it meets despair with hope, it touches death with the promise of life. It is the visible sign that God has not abandoned humanity but continues to walk among us, heal us, and lift us up. On this Sunday, we are reminded that we, too, are called to be bearers of this mercy: to extend forgiveness where there is hurt, to offer compassion where there is loneliness, and to be a living sign that Christ’s mercy is inexhaustible and ever at work. Through prayer, trust, and acts of love, the Church today continues the mission of the apostles, drawing countless souls to the heart of the One who is Mercy itself. Divine mercy is the very life of the Risen Christ poured into the world through His Church.
Don Giorgio