In a vision, Jesus dictated the Chaplet to Saint Mary Faustina ... beads of each decade, pray: "For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world." ...

At the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts the Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Blessed Faustina and followed by a closing prayer. Optional ...

Open each day with the Chaplet to the Divine Mercy then say the prayer for the day's intention: Eternal Father, I offer You to Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son ...

Joining the Pope, Catholic clergy around the country offered prayers for the deceased and condolences for victims’ loved ones ...