# Praying for Israel with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
*2023-10-11*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead a prayer for the victims and hostages in Israel, using the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and a novena prayer revealed to St. Maria Faustina.

## Opening Prayer and the Rosary Continuation

Bill welcomes listeners and notes that today’s prayer continues from the previous rosary. He asks that we lift up the souls of those killed and kidnapped in Israel, especially the 1,100 victims and the American hostages, that they may be rescued and that those who have committed murder may repent.

## The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The hosts recite the Chaplet, beginning with the sign of the cross and the opening prayer: “You expired, Jesus, but the source of life, God, for souls, and the ocean of mercy open up for the whole world…

They continue with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed, followed by the repeated invocation: “For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” The repeated prayers are spoken in the traditional rhythm of the Chaplet.

## The Novena to Divine Mercy

Bill explains that St. Faustina received a special prayer from Jesus, the “Novena to Divine Mercy,” to be prayed for nine days before the Feast of Divine Mercy. He recounts that Jesus promised great graces to those who recite it, especially at the hour of death, and that priests recommend it even to the most hardened sinners.

## First Day Prayer of the Novena

The first day’s prayer is quoted: “Today, bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners, and immerse them in the ocean of My mercy.” Bill leads the congregation in a heartfelt petition for God’s compassion on all humanity, particularly those suffering in Israel.

## Personal Appeals and Closing

Bill invites listeners to submit names of loved ones in Israel who are injured or kidnapped, offering to pray for them personally and through the Legion of Mary. He thanks Mary for the “sign of hope” he received and urges the faithful to intercede for the victims of violence, invoking the call to love even our enemies.

*Through the Chaplet and the Novena, we unite our prayers with Divine Mercy, trusting that God’s compassion will reach every suffering soul.*