# Day Two of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Praying for Priests and Religious
*2021-05-12*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead the second day of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, focusing prayers on the souls of priests and religious, and reflect on the importance of sharing God's mercy.

## Opening Prayer and Creed

Bill and John begin with the sign of the cross and an opening prayer invoking the source of life, Jesus, to pour out divine mercy on the whole world. They then pray the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed together, affirming the core of our faith before moving into the chaplet.

## The Chaplet for Priests and Religious

The hosts offer the Body and Blood of Christ to the Eternal Father, asking for mercy on the whole world for the sorrowful passion of our Lord. They repeat the intention several times, emphasizing that the prayers are for all priests—those who celebrate Mass, hear confessions, guide the faithful, and even retired clergy—so that they may be strengthened by God's mercy.

## Litany of Divine Mercy

John leads the traditional litany, with the response “I trust in you” after each invocation. The litany recalls the boundless mercy of Christ, His compassion for sinners, and the hope He offers to the dying, reinforcing the theme that divine mercy is a gift for the entire world.

## Reflections on Signs of Mercy

Bill shares a recent experience of seeing rays of mercy during a Zoom session, interpreting it as a sign of God's presence. He encourages listeners to recognize and share such signs, reminding them that divine mercy is real and meant for everyone, not just Catholics.

They also mention the upcoming feast of Our Lady of Fatima (May 13) and the historic Miracle of the Sun, urging the faithful to stay attentive to God's miracles.

## Encouragement to Pray Together

The hosts invite listeners to join future Zoom chaplet sessions and to pray the chaplet in any setting—alone, with family, or within a parish community. They stress that sharing the chaplet online is especially valuable during times when gathering in person is difficult.

*Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for priests and religious unites us in asking God’s endless compassion to sustain those who shepherd the Church.*