Dear Directors,
A couple weeks ago, we highlighted some resources for April 19, the
Second Sunday of Easter and the Sunday of Divine Mercy. Despite shutdowns of public Masses and in-person events to prevent spread of the coronavirus, many of these resources can still be useful and adapted for digital efforts.
For example, the homily resources and sample prayer intentions (in the action guide) could be used for live-streamed Masses. The sample pulpit and bulletin announcements could be shared in newsletters, messages from pastors, or on social media. Or perhaps your diocese or parishes might consider hosting a live-streamed Holy Hour (see second bullet) or the Prayer Service for Forgiveness and Healing (in the action guide).
The resources available are listed again below, and the third bulleted resource is now also available in Spanish.
- Action Guide for the Sunday of Divine Mercy English webpage | English | Spanish (introduction, simple steps, sample timeline, sample announcements, intercessions, homily helps, and sample activity)
- Homily Ideas for the Second Sunday of Easter and the Sunday of Divine Mercy: English | Spanish
- Homily Considerations Regarding Healing after Abortion English | Spanish (These are helpful any time of year.)
We hope these will be helpful to you. Please share with priests and deacons in your diocese, as well as any others who could benefit, like parish staff responsible for parish newsletters and social media. And please let us know if you have any questions.
With sincere gratitude for your adaptability, creativity, and dedication to the cause of life, especially during the unique trials we are currently facing --
Mary McClusky and Anne McGuire
