Divine Mercy for Moms: Sharing the Lessons of St. Faustina

by Michele Faehnle, Emily Jaminet, Michael E. Gaitley (Foreword by)

Overview

Originating in the early twentieth century, the Divine Mercy devotion of St. Faustina Kowalska is one of the most celebrated of all Catholic devotions. In this, their first book, Catholic bloggers and speakers Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet break open the history, practices, and prayers associated with the devotion, guiding busy moms to receive God’s message of Divine Mercy and pass it on to others through their words, deeds, and prayers.

In her famous Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, St. Faustina Kowalska recorded a series of visions of Jesus where he revealed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and promised that anything can be obtained with the prayer if it is compatible with his will. St. John Paul II formally established the Divine Mercy devotion and canonized Faustina in 2000. The Marians of the Immaculate Conception are dedicated to spreading the Divine Mercy devotion the foreword for this book was written by Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of Divine Mercy Explained and 33 Days to Morning Glory.

In Divine Mercy for Moms, Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference—one of the largest annual Catholic women’s conferences in the country—draw upon their own experiences to introduce you to St. Faustina and her five essential elements of the Divine Mercy message:

• The image of the Merciful Jesus
• The Feast of Divine Mercy
• The Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• The House of Mercy
• Spreading the honor of Divine Mercy

With heartwarming stories and practical advice, this book reveals that mercy is not just a gift to be received in the confessional but a spiritual resource that strengthens those who extend themselves in word, deed, and prayer. Designed for personal or group study, Divine Mercy for Moms celebrates the infinite mercy of God and the role of Mary, the Mother of Mercy, in the lives of all believers.

Divine Mercy for Moms was the winner of a 2017 Catholic Press Association Book Award: Family Life (Third Place).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594716652
Publisher:	Ave Maria Press
Publication date:	02/19/2016
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Michele Faehnle is a school nurse at St. Andrew School in Upper Arlington, Ohio, and the host of Answering the Call on St. Gabriel Radio. She is a contributor to CatholicMom.com, codirector of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference, and coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms, The Friendship Project, and Our Friend Faustina.

Faehnle earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1999. Faehnle has spoken at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy and to several women’s groups and conferences, including 1:38 Women, Mothering with Grace Annual Mother’s Conference, Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference, and the online Catholic Conference for Moms. Faehnle has appeared on EWTN’s At Home with Jim and Joy and a number of Catholic radio programs.

Along with her coauthor, Emily Jaminet, Faehnle received the Bishop John King Mussio Award from Franciscan University of Steubenvile, of which she is an alumna. She and her husband, Matthew, have four children and live in Columbus, Ohio.

Emily Jaminet is the executive director of the Sacred Heart Enthronement Network. She is the author of the award-winning book Secrets of the Sacred Heart and the coauthor of Divine Mercy for Moms, The Friendship Project, Pray Fully, and Our Friend Faustina.

Jaminet earned a bachelor’s degree in mental health and human services from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 1998. She is the cohost of Inspired by Faith on St. Gabriel Radio and the host of the Emily Jaminet Podcast. She has spoken to a number of parish and diocesan women’s groups and conferences, serves on the leadership team of the Columbus Catholic Women’s Conference, and consults with the Catholic Men’s Ministry. She is the director of adult faith formation and coordinates RCIA for her parish.

Jaminet has appeared on EWTN’s Women of Grace, Bookmark, and At Home with Jim and Joy. She is a monthly contributor on Spirit Catholic Radio, Relevant Radio, and Diocesan.com. She also writes for CatholicMom.com.

Jaminet received the Bishop John King Mussio Award from Franciscan University. She and her husband, John, have seven children and live in Columbus, Ohio.

Rev. Michael Gaitley, MIC, is the director of evangelization and development for the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. He is the author of a number of bestselling books, including 33 Days to Morning Glory.

Table of Contents

Publisher's Note viii

Foreword Fr. Michael E. Gaitley ix

Introduction xiii

1 St. Faustina, Apostle of Divine Mercy 1

2 Developing Trust in Jesus through the Divine Mercy Devotion 12

3 Showing Mercy to Our Neighbor 29

4 The Corporal Works of Mercy 37

5 The Spiritual Works of Mercy 62

6 Mary, Mother of Mercy 86

Afterword Lisa M. Hendey 96

Appendix 1 Prayers 99

Appendix 2 Thirty Days of Mercy 111

Study Guide 122

Notes 132

Editorial Reviews

"I hope you will read this book and help save the world. We need you, Catholic moms! From your often overlooked love, God will grant us extraordinary gifts of grace in the present time of mercy." —Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, Author of 33 Days to Morning Glory

"Divine Mercy for Moms invites us into a profound consideration of the life and spirituality of St. Faustina Kowalska from the vantage point of motherhood. Let Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet introduce you to the beauty of St. Faustina's Divine Mercy devotion and help you bring this amazing spiritual gift to life in your home." —Lisa M. Hendey, Founder of CatholicMom.com and author of The Grace of Yes

"Through engaging stories and practical applications (good for any busy mom), Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet show how the simple, ordinary tasks of motherhood can have extraordinary results when done with a heart that knows the power of God's divine mercy. This book is a must read for any mom who has ever uttered the words, 'Lord, have mercy.'" —Kelly Wahlquist, Founder of WINE: Women in the New Evangelization and author of Created to Relate

"Jesus gave St. Faustina a three-fold formula for extending his mercy to others that incorporates deed, word, and prayer. Michele Faehnle and Emily Jaminet show us ways to live that formula out in our families and in our communities through creative yet doable ideas that will motivate even the busiest moms!" —Elizabeth Ficocelli, Author of Terese, Faustina, and Bernadette

"Divine Mercy for Moms makes what's all too easily an abstract concept into a tangible approach. Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dog-ear your copy as your family life and personal devotion are challenged and enhanced." —Sarah A. Reinhard, Catholic blogger, speaker writer, and author of A Catholic Mother's Companion to Pregnancy

"Divine Mercy for Moms is profound yet simple, compelling yet gentle. Sharing candidly from their own lived experience, the authors testify to the transformative power of Divine Mercy in their own families and marriages with encouragement that is candid, wise, and very practical." —Patrick and Nancy Madrid, Radio host and author of Why Be Catholic?

"I encourage mothers, no matter the ages of your children, to gather and take advantage of the faith study section of this book. It will not only transform your lives, but those of your family and society. It is a great aid in inspiring women to respond to our unique call to the New Evangelization and usher in what Pope Saint John Paul II called a civilization of love." —Nan Balfour, San Antonio Catholic Women's Conference

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