In the vision Sister Faustina had on February 22, 1931, Lord Jesus expressed His desire that there be a Feast of Mercy.

Jesus told Sister Faustina, “I am offering people a vessel, with which they are to keep coming for graces to the fountain of mercy. That vessel is this image with the signature, ‘Jesus, I trust in You.’” “Speak to the world about My mercy; let all mankind recognize My unfathomable mercy.”

The image represents the Risen Christ, whose hands and feet bear the marks of the crucifixion. His pierced Heart is not shown in the image. Instead, two rays of light come out of His heart: A white one represents water and a red one represents blood.

Jesus told Sister Faustina, “The image is to be a reminder of the demands of My mercy because even the strongest faith is of no avail without works.”

On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Sr. Faustina at St. Peter’s Square in Rome. The Holy Father also announced that the Second Sunday of Easter would now be celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday.

On the day of the canonization, Pope John Paul II asked for an intercession from Saint Faustina, “Help us to obtain an awareness of the depth of divine mercy; help us to have a living experience of it and to bear witness to it among our brothers and sisters. May your message of light and hope spread throughout the world, spurring sinners to conversion, calming rivalries and hatred and opening individuals and nations to the practice of brotherhood.”

"Christ Jesus. I trust in You!"