There are moments when words fail us — when the weight of sin, suffering, or fear is too heavy to carry into prayer. Saint Faustina knew those moments. And in her Diary, Jesus gave her a prayer that needed no great eloquence: only trust. The Litany of Divine Mercy is a slow, meditative prayer — each line a different face of God’s mercy, each response the same act of surrender: I trust in You. Pray it when you cannot find the words. Let the words find you.
About This Litany
This litany comes directly from the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska (Diary, 949), the spiritual journal in which she recorded the revelations she received from Jesus Christ. Unlike other litanies, it does not ask for intercession from saints. It speaks directly to God’s mercy — naming it, contemplating it, and responding with a single act of trust repeated with each invocation.
It may be prayed alone or in community, slowly or rapidly, at any time of day. It is particularly appropriate when prayed during Eucharistic Adoration, at the Hour of Mercy (3:00 PM), or as a preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
How to Pray the Litany of Divine Mercy
Before praying this litany:
- Find a quiet place.
- Pray slowly, meditating on each invocation.
- Repeat “I trust in You” with confidence and faith.
Litany of Divine Mercy
From the Diary of Saint Faustina Kowalska
Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the bosom of the Father, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, fountain gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate Word, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the Heart of Jesus, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the Sacred Host, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, accompanying us through our whole life, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, shielding us from deserved punishment, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, lifting us from the misery of sin, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, astonishment for Angels, incomprehensible to Saints, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, crown of all of God’s handiwork, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, in which we are all immersed, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, repose of hearts, peace amidst fear, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls, I trust in You.
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope, I trust in You.
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Amen.
Whenever fear, guilt, or uncertainty weigh upon your heart, return to this litany and repeat its simple response with confidence: “I trust in You.” Trust is the heart of the Divine Mercy devotion, and every sincere prayer draws us closer to the merciful Heart of Christ.
Continue Your Divine Mercy Devotion
Continue praying and meditating on Christ’s mercy through these complementary devotions.
- Divine Mercy — Discover the heart of the Divine Mercy devotion and explore its prayers, feast, and message of hope.
- Divine Mercy Chaplet — Pray the Chaplet Jesus entrusted to Saint Faustina and place yourself in His infinite mercy.
- Act of Consecration to Divine Mercy — Entrust yourself completely to Jesus and place your life under His merciful care.
- Hour of Mercy — Pause at 3:00 PM each day to remember Christ’s Passion and entrust your needs to His mercy.
