The Face of Mercy

An award-winning film on the mercy that brings hope, healing and forgiveness to a broken world.

Face of Mercy

Pope Francis inspired millions by urging us to embrace Mercy, ultimately revealed in the face of Christ.

Narrated by Jim Caviezel, The Face of Mercy explores the history and relevance of Divine Mercy in our turbulent times. Watch its story unfold, from an unpretentious Polish nun who experienced powerful visions of a merciful God, to Pope John Paul II who propelled the message of Divine Mercy onto the world stage, and finally to the “Year of Mercy” bestowed upon the Church by Pope Francis. Filmed in stunning 4K and seamlessly weaving together theology, and history with modern testimonials and visual effects, this stirring film creates a remarkable tapestry of what constitutes the face of mercy in our modern world.

Meet the woman who found freedom in forgiveness after seeing her family wiped out by genocide; the former-NFL linebacker who walked away from football to share Christ’s mercy with the homeless; the baseball player who traded MLB ambitions for the monastery; the priest with a drug-dealing past, and the young widow who chose mercy towards her husband’s killer.

These moving testimonies remind us that Divine Mercy is not just a devotion of the past or some abstract theology — it is alive, it is present and it will transform the world.

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The Story of Jennifer Trapuzzano

When her beloved husband Nathan was shockingly murdered while taking his morning walk, newlywed Jennifer confronted the greatest trial of her life. Her decision to embrace mercy and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable personal tragedy is a powerful display of the trust in God’s Mercy.

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Poster Child of Divine Mercy

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, recounts his remarkable journey from a youth filled with sex, drugs and crime to a dramatic encounter with Our Lady and a life transformed through the grace of God’s mercy.

Divine Mercy: A Message for Today

Pope John Paul II famously said, “In the designs of providence, there are no mere coincidences.” This truth is clearly revealed in both the timing and content of Jesus’s revelations to St. Faustina. The message of Divine Mercy played a providential role in 20th century Polish history, setting the stage for a global reawakening as to God’s infinite mercy.

The Divine Mercy painting on display with people gathered.

The Divine Mercy Image

Millions around the world recognize the iconic image of Divine Mercy revealed to St. Faustina. On February 22, 1931, Jesus appeared to her with rays radiating from his heart and said, “Paint an image according to the pattern you see, with the signature: Jesus I trust in You.” This image and its rich symbolism has helped countless people to embrace God’s mercy.

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Auschwitz: Divine Mercy and the Limits of Evil

Throughout the world, Auschwitz has come to symbolize evil, genocide and the Holocaust. Over 1.1 million men, women and children lost their lives here. Sisters Gaudia and Emanuela of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy travel through these hallowed grounds and view the legacy of Auschwitz through the prism of the Divine Mercy message.

9/11: A Reflection from Sisters Gaudia and Emanuela

Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, two religious sisters from St. Faustina’s own convent reflect on the enormity of suffering and death in our world, particularly in events such as 9/11. How can these moments begin to speak to us about the suffering of God the Father — and, in turn, his mercy?

St. Faustina: Prophet of Mercy

In 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Sr. Faustina Kowalska, making this humble and simple Polish nun the first saint of the new millennium. Her life and witness has reshaped modern history and led millions to discover the power of God’s merciful love.

The Name of God is Mercy

Today, Divine Mercy is the fastest growing devotion in the Catholic Church. So what exactly is Divine Mercy? You may know it as an image revealed to St. Faustina, or a special form of prayer, or perhaps as a feast day instituted by Pope John Paul II. While all of those are true, Divine Mercy is even greater.

John Paul II: An Apostle of Mercy

Pope John Paul II reflected the message of Divine Mercy both in his life’s witness and through his many writings. He canonized Sr. Faustina Kowalska in 2000 and designated the Sunday after Easter as the Feast of Divine Mercy, fulfilling a request Jesus had made to St. Faustina. For John Paul, it was also a fulfillment of a life-long mission.

75-foot Shrine of the Divine Mercy featuring a statue of Jesus with rays coming from his heart.

Witness in the Philippines

Devotees of St. Faustina and Divine Mercy come by the tens of thousands to El Salvador, Mindanao, in order to pray and marvel at the 75-foot Shrine of the Divine Mercy, said to be the tallest of its kind in the world. The stunning statue, resting 500 feet above sea, looks out to Macalajar Bay and a view of the embattled villages in the mountains of Lanao. Many believe the shrine was destined to be a center for dialogue and healing for the people of Mindanao.