The "Hour of Great Mercy" prayer, at 3 oclock Divine Mercy

Intention behind these prayers is to connect with Jesus' abandonment at the moment of agony and to invoke His omnipotence for the whole world, particularly for poor sinners. This hour is considered a "time of grace for the whole world," where individuals can obtain everything for themselves and others by asking. The devotion encourages a deep reflection on God's immense love, as revealed through Christ's suffering and death.

The "Hour of Great Mercy" prayer, observed at 3:00 p.m. daily, is a devotion rooted in the revelations of Jesus to Saint Faustina Kowalska. This specific time commemorates Jesus' death on the Cross and the outpouring of His mercy for humanity.

Jesus instructed Saint Faustina to venerate this hour, emphasizing its significance as a moment when "mercy triumphed over justice". He promised to refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request in virtue of His Passion during this hour. The primary focus of prayers at this time should be on imploring God's mercy, especially for sinners, and meditating on Jesus' sorrowful Passion.

The core prayer associated with the Hour of Great Mercy is: "O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You."

Jesus provided various ways to honor this hour, accommodating different circumstances:

• Stations of the Cross: If duties permit, making the Stations of the Cross is highly recommended.

• Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: If unable to do the Stations, stepping into a chapel to adore the Blessed Sacrament, focusing on Jesus' merciful Heart, is encouraged.

• Brief Prayer: If neither of the above is possible, immersing oneself in prayer wherever one happens to be, even for a very brief instant, is sufficient.

The intention behind these prayers is to connect with Jesus' abandonment at the moment of agony and to invoke His omnipotence for the whole world, particularly for poor sinners. This hour is considered a "time of grace for the whole world," where individuals can obtain everything for themselves and others by asking. The devotion encourages a deep reflection on God's immense love, as revealed through Christ's suffering and death.