Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
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.
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United States
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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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Day 60: Diary Entries 228-231
6/1/2024
"You see that in pronouncing my perpetual vows I am leaving the novitiate today. Jesus, You know how weak and little I am," 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.
The Marian Fathers have been promoting Divine Mercy since 1941. Support our Ministries here.
Duration:00:09:12
Day 59: Diary Entries 223-227
5/31/2024
"I will spend all my free moments at the feet of [Our Lord in] the Blessed Sacrament. At the feet of Jesus, I will seek light, comfort and strength," 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. The Marian Fathers have been promoting Divine Mercy since 1941. Support our Ministries here.
Duration:00:08:18
Day 58: Diary Entries 216-222
5/30/2024
"I am beginning the retreat today. Jesus, my Master, guide me. Govern me according to Your will, purify my love that it may be worthy of 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. The Marian Fathers have been promoting Divine Mercy since 1941. Support our Ministries here.
Duration:00:07:45
Day 210: Diary Entries 1110-1117
5/29/2024
"The Lord gave me to know about the disputes that were going on in the Vatican concerning this Feast. "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. Support our Ministries here.
Duration:00:09:43
Day 57: Diary Entries 207-215
5/29/2024
"I prayed today for a soul in agony, who was dying without the Holy Sacraments, although she desired them. But it was already too late," 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.
The Marian Fathers have been promoting Divine Mercy since 1941. Support our Ministries here.
Duration:00:09:18
Day 56: Diary Entries 201-206
5/28/2024
"I want to hide myself so that no creature might know my heart. Jesus, You alone know my heart and possess it whole and entire. No one knows our secret," 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.
Duration:00:09:33
Day 55: Diary Entries 194-200
5/27/2024
"O Jesus, today my soul is as though darkened by suffering. Not a single ray of light. The storm is raging, and Jesus is asleep," 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.
Duration:00:08:34
Day 54: Diary Entries 188-193
5/26/2024
"During the last days of the carnival, when I was making a Holy Hour, I saw how the Lord Jesus suffered as He was being scourged. Oh, such an inconceivable agony," 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.
Duration:00:08:40
Day 53: Diary Entries 182-187
5/25/2024
"I learned that certain people have a special gift for vexing others. They try you as best they can. The poor soul that falls into their hands can do nothing right," 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.
Duration:00:08:47
Day 52: Diary Entries 178-181
5/24/2024
"Today we are beginning the third probation. All three of us met at Mother Margaret’s, as the other sisters were having their probation in the novitiate," 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.
Duration:00:09:00
Day 51: Diary Entries 174-177
5/23/2024
"At that moment the priest came in and began the conference. He spoke for a short time, as if he were in a hurry. After the conference, he went over to the confessional," 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.
Duration:00:08:58
Day 50: Diary Entries 168-173
5/22/2024
"When the person who so strongly opposed my participation in the retreat saw me, she showed surprise and dissatisfaction. Paying no heed to this, I greeted her affectionately," 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.
Duration:00:08:06
Day 49: Diary Entries 164-167
5/21/2024
"When I learned I was to go for probation, my heart beat with joy at the thought of such an immense grace, that of the perpetual vows," 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.
Duration:00:08:20
Day 48: Diary Entries 162-163
5/20/2024
"O Most Holy Trinity! As many times as I breathe, as many times as my heart beats, as many times as my blood pulsates through my body, so many thousand times do I want to glorify Your mercy," 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.
Duration:00:09:51
Day 47: Diary Entries 160-161
5/19/2024
"The crusade day, which is the fifth of the month, happened to fall on the First Friday of the month. This was my day for keeping watch before the Lord Jesus," 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.
Duration:00:07:17
Day 46: Diary Entries 155-159
5/18/2024
"It has happened to me for some time now that I immediately sense in my soul when someone is praying for me; and I likewise sense it in my soul when some soul asks me for prayer," 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.
Duration:00:07:44
Day 45: Diary Entries 151-154
5/17/2024
"Once, when I was in the kitchen with Sister, she got a little upset with me and, as a punishment, ordered me to sit on the table while she herself continued to work hard," 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.
Duration:00:09:24
Day 44: Diary Entries 149-150
5/16/2024
"When the Lord himself wants to be close to a soul and to lead it, He will remove everything that is external," 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.
Duration:00:08:41
Day 43: Diary Entries 146-148
5/15/2024
"Prayer. — A soul arms itself by prayer for all kinds of combat. In whatever state the soul may be, it ought to pray," 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.
Duration:00:08:38
Day 42: Diary Entry 145
5/14/2024
"Oh, how wretched my soul is for having wasted so many graces! I was running away from God, and He pursued me with His graces," 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.
Duration:00:09:16