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Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

Sunday April 27, 2025

Mass Readings for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

  • First ReadingActs 5:12-16: The apostles, performing signs and wonders, gathered in Solomon's portico, held in high regard despite others' hesitance. Their number grew rapidly, and the sick were brought to them; even Peter's shadow was sought for healing. All who came were healed.
  • Responsorial PsalmPsalm 118: Israel, Aaron's descendants, and the God-fearing proclaim God's enduring mercy. He answers in distress, providing strength and salvation. The rejected stone becomes the cornerstone, a marvelous act of the Lord.
  • Second ReadingRevelation 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19: John, exiled on Patmos for his faith, receives a vision from Jesus on the Lord's day. Instructed to write, he sees Christ among lampstands, falls down, but is reassured by Christ, the eternal, resurrected one holding keys to death and Hades.
  • Gospel - John 20:19-31: In a locked room, Jesus appeared to his disciples, offering peace and showing his wounds, which brought them joy. He empowered them with the Holy Spirit and the authority to forgive sins. Thomas, absent initially, doubted their testimony. Later, Jesus appeared again, inviting Thomas to touch his wounds, leading to Thomas' declaration of faith. Jesus blessed future believers who wouldn't see yet believe. These events were recorded to affirm faith in Jesus as the Christ.

Themes for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

The readings for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C tell of Jesus Christ's incredible love for us and his willingness to display his care for us. The first reading tells of how God works wonders through his children. The second reading tells of how God revealed his mysteries to us. And in the gospel we learn of how Jesus lovingly convinced Thomas that he was truly risen.

  • The loving mercy of Jesus: We are reminded that no matter how far we have strayed from God, his mercy is always available to us if we seek it with a contrite heart.
  • Letting go of our doubts: We are reminded that God's ways are not our ways and that we must be open to the mysteries of God if we are to fully experience his love and mercy.
  • The power of God: The first reading demonstrates the power of God working through the apostles to bring about miraculous healings and to spread the Gospel message.
  • Revealing the identity of Jesus: We are reminded that Jesus' love and mercy are not just for us, but for all people, and we must share this good news with the world.
  • Power of the Holy Spirit: The readings emphasize the power of the Holy Spirit, both in terms of guiding the actions of believers and in empowering them to proclaim the message of the Gospel.

See the Homilies and Reflections section and the More Thoughts section for further expansion on these readings and some reflection questions for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C.

Resources for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

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Divine Mercy Chaplet

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a devotion which reminds us that God is merciful and that we too must show mercy. We pray for mercy for ourselves and the whole world.

St. Faustina Kowalska

St. Faustina is known for her diary and for promoting devotion to Jesus as the King of Mercy which is particularly done by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

All Things Visible and Invisible - A Lesson Plan on Believing

This reflection will help youth think about what it means to believe in something which can't be seen. How do we know it is real? This is a youth ministry lesson for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C.

Litany of Belief

This litany of belief is a prayer based upon the prayer of the father of the boy possessed by a demon (Mark 9:24) and the profession of faith of St. Thomas the Apostle (John 20:28). The responses are "I do believe, help my unbelief" and "My Lord and my God". Use this for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C.

A Prayer of Joyful Thanksgiving

This prayer is based on Psalm 118, which is the responsorial psalm for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C. It s a prayer of joyful thanksgiving. It celebrates our salvation and expresses gratitude to God.

Understanding the Book of Revelation

Understanding the Book of Revelation can be difficult. Every time we participate in the Eucharistic celebration we are actually taking part in a liturgy where heaven intersects with earth.

Homilies and Reflections for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

A video homily for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C from Bishop Robert Barron. "Friends, Revelation comes from the Latin 'Revelatio', which in turn translates the Greek 'Apokalypsis'—which means, literally, 'unveiling'. This final book of the Bible, which has fascinated Christians and non-Christians for two thousand years, is not primarily about the end of the physical world; rather, it is meant to unveil something that every generation of Christians needs to see—namely, a new world that God wants to be born out of the ruins of the old."

Locked Doors Don't Keep Jesus Away

Jeff Cavins offers insights on the readings for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday Year C. Jesus goes in search for the disciples. They are hiding behind a locked door.

Breath of New Life

A reflection for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C from Scott Hahn. "The prophet Daniel in a vision saw 'One like the Son of Man' receive everlasting kingship (see Daniel 7:9–14). John is taken to heaven in today’s Second Reading where he sees Daniel’s prophecy fulfilled in Jesus, who appears as 'One like a Son of Man.'" Continue reading.

Divine Mercy Sunday, the Crown of Our Easter Celebration

A reflection from Dr. Tom Neal of Word on Fire. "To me, this is utterly astonishing to ponder: God’s mode of being-God—etched in his flesh—is forged by mercy’s response to human hatred and cruelty. This is the message embedded in the icon of Divine Mercy revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska." Continue reading.

Peter, John, and Thomas

Another homily for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C from Bishop Robert Barron. "Our wonderful readings for the second Sunday of Easter speak to us of three apostles, who were three pillars of the Church: Peter, John, and Thomas. Each one functions as an archetype for an essential feature of the life of the Church, and each are needed to balance and complete each other."

More Thoughts for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

Faith, Trust, and Community

This passage reminds us of the importance of faith in our lives as Catholics. Just like Thomas, we may experience moments of doubt and uncertainty in our faith journey. However, we must remember that Jesus is always present and willing to strengthen our faith if we ask Him. We must also strive to believe without seeing, trusting that God's promises are true and that He is always with us, even in the most challenging times.

Furthermore, this passage highlights the importance of community in our faith journey. The disciples gathered together in the Upper Room, and it was in this community that they experienced the presence of the risen Lord. As Catholics, we are called to be part of a community of believers, to support and encourage one another in our faith journey.

An Act of Mercy

The incarnation of Jesus Christ represents the most profound demonstration of God's mercy towards humanity. It is through Jesus that we are able to attain complete reconciliation with God and experience the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Even death cannot separate us from the eternal love of God, as demonstrated in the Gospel account where Jesus breathes on his disciples, urging them to receive the Holy Spirit and continue his mission of reconciliation.

As followers of Christ, it is our responsibility to embody and extend God's mercy to the world. We must not hesitate to share this transformative mercy with others, knowing that we too have received the forgiveness that comes from God's grace. By living as signs of God's mercy in the world, we participate in the mission of Christ and bring hope and healing to those in need.

Reflection Questions for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

  • Have you ever experienced doubt in your faith journey? How did you overcome it?
  • In what ways have you felt the presence of God's love and grace in your life?
  • How do you actively participate in your faith community to support and encourage others in their faith journey?
  • What steps can you take to deepen your faith and trust in God?
  • What are some moments in your life when you have felt the transformative power of God's mercy and forgiveness?
  • Who is someone in your life that you may need to extend mercy towards, and how can you do so?
  • How can acts of mercy and forgiveness bring healing to broken relationships or situations in the world?
  • In what ways can you be a witness of God's mercy and compassion to those around you?

Quotes and Social Media Graphics for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C

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Do not be afraid. I am the first and the last, the one who lives. Once I was dead, but now I am alive forever and ever.

Revelation 1:17-18
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Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”

John 20:27

Frequently Asked Questions

What date is Divine Mercy Sunday Year C?

The upcoming dates are Sunday April 27, 2025

For other years see the links below:
Divine Mercy Sunday Year A: Sunday March 22, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday Year B: Sunday March 14, 2027

What are the Mass readings for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C?

First Reading – Acts 5:12-16: Signs and Wonders
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 118: Hymn of Thanksgiving
Second Reading – Revelation 1:9-11A, 12-13, 17-19: John's Vision of the Glorified Christ
Gospel John 20:19-31: Doubt to Faith

What Are the themes for the Mass readings for Divine Mercy Sunday Year C?

The loving mercy of Jesus
Letting go of our doubts
The power of God
Revealing the identity of Jesus
Power of the Holy Spirit

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    Andrew

    Thanks for the excellent summary. May it lead to a reawakening of the faithful and those who have yet to hear of God’s grace.

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