Saint Faustina Kowalska
When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy. - Saint Faustina Kowalska
Saint Faustina Kowalska, known for her devotion to Divine Mercy, has a strong connection to youth through her message of trust and mercy. The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, in which she recorded her mystical experiences, has inspired young people to embrace the concept of Divine Mercy in their lives. The devotion to the Divine Mercy, with its emphasis on forgiveness and compassion, speaks directly to the hearts of the youth navigating the challenges of the modern world. Saint Faustina's simple yet profound spirituality and her commitment to spreading the message of Divine Mercy have made her a beacon of hope and inspiration for young Catholics around the globe.
Today the Lord said to me, ‘Daughter, when you go to confession, to this fountain of My mercy, the Blood and Water which came forth from My Heart always flows down upon your soul and ennobles it. Every time you go to confession, immerse yourself entirely in My mercy, with great trust, so that I may pour the bounty of My grace upon your soul. When you approach the confessional, know this, that I Myself am waiting there for you. I am only hidden by the priest, but I Myself act in your soul. Here the misery of the soul meets the God of mercy. Tell souls that from this fount of mercy souls draw graces solely with the vessel of trust. If their trust is great, there is no limit to My generosity. The torrents of grace inundate humble souls. The proud remain always in poverty and misery, because My grace turns away from them to humble souls. - Saint Faustina Kowalska, St. Faustina's Diary
