# Seeing God’s Signs in the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
*2021-06-02*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke discuss why God gives us signs, share a recent experience of the Divine Mercy rays during a Zoom prayer, and lead the fourth day of the Divine Mercy Novena for those who do not yet believe.

## Why God Gives Signs

We begin by reflecting on the signs Jesus performed during His earthly ministry—healing the sick, giving sight to the blind, raising the dead, and restoring the lame. Jesus said, “Blessed are those who do not see Him and yet believe.” Even two thousand years later, God continues to give signs, though we often miss them. The question is whether we are open enough to recognize them.

## A Recent Sign During Our Zoom Chaplet

During a recent Zoom session for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Bill saw a striking image of the rays of Christ’s mercy descending to His Mother, Mary. He emphasizes that this was not a digital artwork but a real visual experience that reinforced the reality of Divine Mercy. Both Bill and John feel called to share such signs with listeners, whether they join the Zoom live or listen to the podcast.

## Inviting All – Believers and Non‑Believers

The hosts stress that today’s Novena prayer is the fourth day, dedicated to those who do not yet believe in God or who have not encountered Him. They pray that the mercy of Christ may reach these souls, especially those who have drifted from the Church during the pandemic. Bill shares that even his own son is a non‑believer, underscoring the personal relevance of this intention.

## Wednesday Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

The group proceeds with the traditional prayers: the Sign of the Cross, the Our Father, Hail Mary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, the De Profundis (Psalm 130), and the Apostles’ Creed. They intercede for the souls in purgatory, invoking the precious blood of Christ and asking that God’s mercy may bring them to the glory of Heaven.

## Closing Prayer and Final Trust

The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer asking God’s endless mercy to sustain us in difficult moments, especially for those who have not yet known Him. Bill repeats the refrain “I trust in you” as a personal affirmation of faith, and the hosts thank each other and the listeners for joining the prayer.

*When we open our eyes and hearts to God’s signs, we become instruments of His mercy for both believers and those who have not yet encountered Him.*