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Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul
This bestselling book that birthed the Divine Mercy movement, one of the fastest growing movements in world today. This amazing narrative will stir your heart and soul while it chronicles the experience of a simple Polish nun.
Paperback, 730 pages
Published
January 1st 2005
by Marian Press
(first published 1981)
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If you want to know what it means to be in mystical union with Christ while on earth and in recent history, 1930s, this book will teach you. I hope to build on this book by studying deeper the books on my list by Fr. Thomas Dubay and Thomas Richard to learn how to achieve that union. All of those books tell the how and why, but the real challenge is in the doing.
Briefly, the idea is to eradicate mortal sin, then venial sin,then wait for God to give you the gift of infused contemplative prayer. W...more
Briefly, the idea is to eradicate mortal sin, then venial sin,then wait for God to give you the gift of infused contemplative prayer. W...more
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This book really transcends all other books. Saint Faustina brings the truth of God's mercy to life. It brought me closer to my faith and still gives me hope. "Jesus I Trust in You."
Has changed and deepened my relationship with The Lord. Anyone who's Catholic should read this book as it contains the integral mystery of God revealed-namely it focuses on One of Two of His Most powerful Characteristics, His Mercy. [The other being His Love].
Please everyone read this diary, you discover so much. Jesus Himself gives insights into the Confessional [people who read this will gain a deeper understanding to this Sacrament, more peace and how The Lord Himself comes to meet us through...more
Please everyone read this diary, you discover so much. Jesus Himself gives insights into the Confessional [people who read this will gain a deeper understanding to this Sacrament, more peace and how The Lord Himself comes to meet us through...more
I am still reading this book, as it takes sometime to fully comprehend the magnificent power and love of God. I am amazed at all Saint Faustina had to go through, and I am thankful to God that we could have such a wonderful soul who lived amongst us.
I read an earlier printing of this book. Intense read..I love reading about her conversations with Jesus. The intimacy of her friendship with Him is something I find enormously consoling - because I know how much He desires this same intimacy with all of us.
I'm learning what God can do if we leave our lives into His hands, I'm totally loving this book.
St. Faustina really opened my eyes to the communion of saints and the power of prayer. How she lived her life is something I want to aspire to. Her love of God overflows and your own heart makes room for a greater interior spiritual life with Christ after joining her on her journey. Where she struggles we all do but how she is obedient is something we can all aspire to. This is more then a book but a new found friend from another time who wants to show us the way to a deeper love and have a rela...more
Written from the wrenching heart of a young woman who at first did not believe there was a space on this planet for her much less the beautiful one assigned to her by a loving Savior. A frank and at times terrifying and at others so warm and loving, this book is an accounting of the few short years of Sr. Faustina's life, one that eventually led to sainthood. I have also listened to this book on CD and it was beautifully done and followed the book precisely. It was actually easier to listen to t...more
The book I read was in Hungarian, given to me by my late grandmother, but I am pretty certain that even if this isn't the direct translation of this work, it is very close and speaks the same essence. A book that speaks of suffering and of hope. Parts of it were surprising, like how some people acted towards Sister Fausztina when she was ill, and other parts were painful to read, like when she speaks of all the other suffering she took on herself.
Definitely a book to make one think and to inspir...more
Definitely a book to make one think and to inspir...more
This book changed my life on how I trust in Jesus and forgiveness. The beautiful thing about it is that it is a diary and you can read a bit at a time and soak it all in. It is wonderful to take to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and meditate on what St Faustina has to say and what Jesus said to her. This book is a precious gift! It gives us all something to strive for spiritually that is for sure. The funny thing is when I read this a lot of times something in my life occures that coincides...more
I read this during Lent in 2011 and 2012 (half the book each year). Perfect choice for that season. Another life-changer for me. After reading the first half in 2011, I found myself drawing on what I learned very frequently throughout the year. This woman loved Jesus with her whole heart and her whole life. She is inspiring and reading her diary caused my heart to grow in the areas of suffering and sacrifice. I will always keep this book to refer back to and to recommend to others.
St.Faustina is my homegirl so to read her personal Diary was a great dip into her pysche. It's nuts. It's nothing like you've ever read OR anything you've ever read before. But I must warn, it's super intense. She had personal conversation with Christ, like I'm talkin' one on one convo's with the Son of God like it was nothing and this is all recorded verbatim in the book.
50 burritos.
50 burritos.
WOW! I had to put it down and was actually furstrated by it...I felt I could never reach sainthood!! Alost impossible if I want to be part of the "world." I picked it up again and finished it. Made me feel like a hypocrite and somewhat frustrated, but then also made me feel good, sad, peaceful...I am happy I read it. I might read it again.
You can never read this book too many times. Once you start to read it, you get absorbed and can start to feel her physical pain.. it is an amazing book and one I highly recommend. I am on my 15th read of this book! You get a close sense of spirituality and can relate to many of her feelings.
This diary provides an intimate and detailed account of Saint Faustina's experiences as a mystic and nun. It does not read like a novel and so it is more to be read in smaller portions. I found it to draw me in to a deeper experience of the Lord as if vicariously through her extraordinary faith.
I am reading this in bits and pieces. Incredible. I am amazed again and again at how God uses humble servants to transmit such profound and lasting messages. Some of the passages are almost scriptural in their beauty and spirituality. It´s not about us; it´s about Him.
I would give this 10 stars if I could. Actually, it is beyond a start rating. Approved by the Catholic Church and writen by St. Faustina, this exploration of Christ's Mercy is a must read for every Catholic, especially for any with a devotion to the Sacred Heart.
Dec 09, 2011
Mandy
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I picked up a copy of this book at the St. Meinrad Archabbey book store after a friend recommended it. He was right, it's an excellent read. The simple phrase, "Jesus, I trust in you" takes on new depth when you read the story of St. Faustina.
I am always amazed at this woman's story. I love how she writes about the Illusions. This is not an easy read and takes time to go through and many times I needed to re-read sections but I am sure those were the passages I need to "get".
May 03, 2010
Rosalva
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LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! very inspiring and insightful look into the life a mystic....and developing a profound devotion to divine mercy of GOD! :)
this book is a must read for anyone who wants to know the REAL reason for living.
This is a life changing book! Would give it 50 stars if I could!
Fantastic-one of best books I have ever read.
The book that will change your life forever
Faustina has a beautiful soul.
Amazing. :)
Phenomenal!!!
Such a beautiful love story between St. Faustina and Jesus.
Aug 31, 2007
Joanne Goon
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Recommends it for:
Catholics.
Shelves:
read-again-and-again
So I definitely didn't read the Polish version, but the English version wasn't listed. Although I have not read the entire book, this is a beautiful reminder of Christ's mercy and compassion. The full story truly teaches the background for the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and creates a desire to offer this prayer for the many souls in need.
Staram się zawsze podchodzić krytycznie do lektury. I właśnie dlatego ciężko jest mi uwierzyć w prawdziwość objawień siostry Faustyny. Dla mnie dziennik jest li tylko ciekawym zapisem choroby psychicznej.
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