Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated annually on the first Sunday after Easter. A Plenary Indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to forgiven sin (“Temporal punishment” is the “making up” for sin to which we are obliged after we are forgiven). A Plenary Indulgence can be applied to one’s self or to anyone who is deceased. A Plenary Indulgence can be gained once per day.

Three normal conditions for gaining any plenary indulgence:

• Sacramental Confession within 20 days of Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, 2021
• Eucharistic Communion
• Prayers for the Pope’s Intentions

PLUS

One specific work required on Divine Mercy Sunday

• In any church or chapel, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, take part in the prayers and devotions held in honor of Divine Mercy.

OR

• In the presence of the Blessed Sacrament exposed or reserved in the tabernacle, in a spirit that is completely detached from the affection for a sin, even a venial sin, recite the Our Father and the Creed, adding a devout prayer to the merciful Lord Jesus (e.g. “Merciful Jesus, I trust in you!”).

Jesus promised St. Faustina that “The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment” (699). This Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, take advantage of the Divine Mercy of the Father by participating in the Divine Mercy Sunday Plenary Indulgence. A Plenary Indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to forgiven sin and can be applied to one’s self or to anyone who is deceased. More information can be found at diocesefwsb.org/divine-mercy-sunday

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Website: diocesefwsb.org/divine-mercy-sunday