7 Secrets of Divine Mercy

This book helped me understand more about Divine Mercy, specifically that it is more than just the chaplet. Its purpose is to enable one to focus on God . Vinny Flynn's real life experiences help tone to think more concretely about their relationship with God, even to the point of participating in the life of the blessed Trinity. What one must do is to become holy, and this is hard. The chapter on impediments to opening oneself fully to God helped me identify problem areas to be amended, with God's help and individual cooperation. The section on the image of Divine Mercy was also an invitation to learn how much God loves us. The parts discussing how God loves backwards from the way we do, and the significance of the prodigal son were helpful in showing how, since God has loved us first, we can love others. The secret discussing how we receive Mercy and how to pray thew chaplet in order to become more trusting and thereby able to receive more grace also emphasizes meditation on Our Lord's Passion. This links one's prayerful contemplation to the Mass itself. And Vinny did a service to me by discussing the specific phrases of the chaplet and their significance. Finally, he shows how the chaplet can be applied to intercessory prayer for the sins of the world that need to be healed, as well as for the dying. I brought this book and the other two in this series together, 7 Secrets of the Eucharist and 7 Secrets of Confession, which was good for a "Spring Cleaning from God", which I needed. By reading all three together, you can better understand the stipulations of the feast of Divine Mercy in gaining the complete remission of sins and their effects, but most of all, a better participation in Vinny calls the eternal Now of God. He specifically refers chapter 3 in 7 Secrets of the Eucharist and Chapter 5 in 7 Secrets of Confession for a more complete treatment of this, so it's good to have all three volumes on hand. And so, the final goal of this book is to try to grasp what the end of this is, which is transfiguration. It is a process strengthened by the sacraments, enabled by sanctifying grace and manifested by our ability to be transmitters of mercy to the world.The model of this is Our Lady, whose fiat became an amen which we should imitate. Happily, God will help us in these difficult tasks and when we fail and become discouraged, He sends even more mercy, forgiveness and love if we just keep trying. I found this whole treatment compelling, relaxing and enabling me to have a confidence in God I had trouble with before.

Fantastic book. Pages 27 and 28 about eternal life were so amazing that I have read and reread them. I would highly recommend this book to every Catholic. If you weren't interested in the Divine Mercy of God and the devotion to it before, you will be now. And if you thought you knew all about it, you will learn new things. And as always, Vinny Flynn's books are easy to read even thought the insights are deep.

I bought seven secrets of Divine Mercy by Vinny Flynn, for one reason really. It was recommended by Fr. Peter Damien Fehlner, FI. Father Peter Damian states, "If you have never read a book on the Divine Mercy devotion, here is the best one to begin with. And if you have read many, here is the best guide for a more profound grasp of the mysterious secrets underlying the stupendous Mercy of the Divine Persons. Highly recommended." This statement is absolutely true! If you feel drawn, or even marginally interested in the revelations of Jesus Christ to Saint Faustina, and want to deepen your knowledge of God's mercy towards mankind, you could hardly do better than to study this book. I gave it five stars, but it deserves many more!

Life changing book for me, and anyone on a deeper faith journey. Flynn is able to take complex thoughts and present them with clarity. The book was given to me, my mission is to give it to others to encourage and sow a joyful understanding of our faith that does not leave one but instead takes one to a new level. I will be Buying more copies of this book and Flynn’s other titles.

This book turned out to be better than expected, and filled with information found nowhere else. I actually finished it, then started rereading it once again, this time more slowly. More than worth the time!

Vinny Flynn has done it again! Another beautifully written, easy to read book that allows anyone to rediscover the beauty of God, His tremendous love for each of us, and his mercy. The author effectively challenges common misconceptions we all have about God while also really opening up the readers eyes to just how much God loves you. I would highly recommend this book to anyone!

I began my spiritual journey many years ago. My development has been a slow process but I now understand God only gives you what you want as you need it. I have read many spiritual books along the way. The "Poem of The Man Good" was a big step. https://www.amazon.com/POEM-MAN-GOD-Five-Set/dp/B001DBLAVS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475802532&sr=8-1&keywords=poem+of+the+man+god+set. Recently I read St Faustina's "Diary Divine Mercy in My Soul" which has been a absolute major watershed in my development. https://www.amazon.com/Diary-Saint-Maria-Faustina-Kowalska/dp/094420337X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1475802837&sr=1-2-spell. Vinny Flynn's "7 Secrets of the Divine Mercy" has further enlightened my understanding of the Divine Mercy. It is a must read by anyone who is really wanting to follow Christ. Why have I missed Saint Faustina message for so long? I thank God for the grace of his divine mercy. I just wish I had been more ready for it many years ago. Read the Vinny Flynn's "7 Secrets of Divine Mercy" - you will not regret it. The world is so far away from understanding what this life is all about.

Wonderful

Lovely read and easy to understand'

This is an absolute favorite among those who have read it. It has healing of heart and mind and is full of hope and grace for our future. Thanks

Very pleased with book

This book is not ONLY for the year of the Divine Mercy but a constant reminder the secrets that keep us in touch with our faith.

A truly wonderful Catholic devotion.