a Divine Mercy pin on a suit or a uniform, or by having The Divine Mercy Image in your pocket to share, it easily can become a source of conversation. If the nurse is in a hospital setting and dealing with a case of major trauma, or meeting with family members who are hanging on to every word about a loved one, the nurse can introduce the idea of prayer and gauge the response. The nurse can go further: Speak to them about God’s great love and compassion for the sick. Help them to understand how efficacious prayer is when offered with trust; how consoling and healing it is when two or three are gathered and seek God’s mercy for their own and others’ needs. Remind them that The Divine Mercy Chaplet is such a prayer. Sharing The Divine Mercy Image All those souls who will glorify My mercy and spread its worship, encouraging others to trust in My mercy, will not experience terror at the hour of death. My mercy will shield them in that final battle (1540). Each nurse can carry a few copies of the Image of The Divine Mercy, and when the opportunity arises, make them available to patients, family members, and friends. Do not be afraid to hand out the sacred Image of Jesus. The Image of Jesus, The Divine Mercy, is a source of great comfort and can give the patient and his/her family graces of which the nurse may not be aware. When involved in care of a patient with a catastrophic injury or illness, gently tell the family or the patient that you would like to share with them something that will help them. Then, give them the Image and let Jesus do the rest. Let the Holy Spirit guide you on how to talk to each patient and family. 70
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