A Holy Week episode that talks about the extraordinary graces that come to us through Jesus, the Divine Mercy. I'm specifically going to focus on trusting Jesus for his mercy, the link between the prayers of Mary's fiat and the simple prayer, "Jesus, I trust in You". I'll also share the encouraging prayer titled "Eternal God of Endless Mercy." (Check out all the resources below on this much-needed topic in our lives and in today's world.)

Plus listen to an uplifting interview with author Melanie Rigney on the subject of going through menopause with a faith perspective. We discuss her book release from last year, Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife.

Links for this episode:

Diving into Divine Mercy:

AW Espresso Shot 8: Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet with Pat

https://patgohn.net/2017/04/14/good-friday-a-good-day-to-begin-to-pray-the-divine-mercy-novena/

All In: Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters, by Pat Gohn

From the Marian Fathers:

Podcast with Fr. Michael Gaitley, "Divine Mercy 101"

www.thedivinemercy.org – Official homepage for everything you need to learn about Divine Mercy

How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The History and Promises of the Chaplet

The message of Divine Mercy

Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul, by Sister M Faustina

Connecting with Melanie Rigney:

Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body and Spirit in Midlife, by Melanie Rigney

Other titles by Melanie Rigney

Melanie Rigney's website: Rejoice and Be Glad

Melanie Rigney on Among Women:

AW 169: A Saintly Sisterhood

AW 199: Beatitude=Being Like Jesus

AW 253: Radical Saints

Other shows of related interest:

The "Midlife Madres" series:

AW 151: With Elizabeth Foss

AW 157: With Barb Szyszkiewicz

AW 198: The Beauty and Mission of Mature Womanhood with Lisa Mladinich

About Prayer Journaling:

AW 236: About pregnancy

AW 239: Staying Connected prayer journals

AW 252: Seeking Peace

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