Santa Faustina Kowalska

The Profile

Helena Maria Faustina Kowalska (1905–1938), known as Saint Faustina, was a Polish Roman Catholic nun and mystic, author of the Diary of Divine Mercy. She promoted the Divine Mercy devotion and was canonized by Pope John Paul II in April 2000.

Author of the Diary of Divine Mercy; recipient of visions of Jesus emphasizing Divine Mercy; originator (recipient of messages that inspired) the Divine Mercy chaplet and image; Divine Mercy Sunday instituted by Pope John Paul II in 2000; canonized in 2000.

A strongly positive, devotional reading of Saint Faustina's Diary that highlights visions of Christ and the Divine Mercy devotion. Emphasizes the chaplet, the Divine Mercy image and the institution of Divine Mercy Sunday by John Paul II. Presents vivid passages on mercy, judgment, hell, humility, and suffering.