Divine Mercy

The Divine Mercy painting is a revered Catholic image inspired by the 1931 vision of Jesus Christ experienced by Saint Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun. In her diary, she recounts Jesus appearing to her, requesting the creation of an image depicting Him with rays emanating from His heart, accompanied by the inscription “Jesus, I trust in You”.
In the painting, Jesus is portrayed in a white robe, raising His right hand in blessing, while His left hand points to His heart, from which two rays shine forth: one red and one pale. These rays symbolize the blood and water that flowed from His side during the crucifixion, representing His mercy and the sacraments of the Eucharist and Baptism.
The original image was painted in 1934 by Eugeniusz Kazimirowski under Saint Faustina’s guidance. Later, Adolf Hyła created a more widely recognized version, which has become one of the most reproduced religious images in the world.
The Divine Mercy image serves as a visual reminder of God’s boundless mercy and love, encouraging the faithful to trust in Jesus and seek His forgiveness.