There is a worldwide prayer effort happening here on Eden Hill at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. The phones are ringing, messages are downloading, prayer intentions are being brought to the foot of the Cross, and candles are lit for those in need from all corners of the Earth. This is all happening at The Divine Mercy Intercessory Prayerline and the Our Lady of Mercy Oratory and Candle Shrine, located adjacent to the Marian Helpers Center. Prayer works! Since its inception in 1995, countless calls, e-mails, and letters have arrived from people around the world requesting prayers and sharing how their prayers have been answered in the Name of Jesus. We hear about everyday needs or matters of lifeand-death, and get reports that cancers have been cured, comas reversed, jobs found, and marriage problems resolved. The Holy Spirit works through prayer — and sometimes in ways we neither asked nor imagined! Jesus so desires to pour out His mercy on all of us. All we need to do is ask, be merciful to others (extending love and forgiveness), and completely trust in Jesus. The more we open the door of our hearts and lives to Him with trust, the more we can receive. When we trust completely in our Lord, He pours out an abundance of mercy. Mass, Adoration, Candles Holy Mass is celebrated weekdays at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mercy Oratory. On the front of the altar are displayed the words, “O Blood and Water,” signifying God’s love and mercy for mankind. Along with the Divine Mercy Image in the Oratory, pilgrims will see the depiction of the Immaculate Conception, as well as a portrait and first class relic of St. Faustina Kowalska. Next to the Oratory is Our Lady of Mercy Candle Shrine, one of the largest in the United States with more than 2,500 candles, illuminating a warm glow signifying prayer intentions are being sent heavenward from and for people around the world. These candles are lit each week and their intentions prayed for. Pilgrims also come in person to light candles, pray in front of an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and meditate on the Corporal Works of Mercy depicted in the stained-glass windows. Prayer is powerful! Whether you reach out across the miles or visit in person, we are all connected as the Body of Christ. We look forward to praying with you. Bonita Davis is the Intercessory Prayer Supervisor at the Marian Helpers Center. The Oratory and Candle Shrine are open to the public 7 days a week (8 a.m.–8 p.m.). The Prayerline ministry’s staff is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (ET) for live calls placed to 1-800-8043823. All prayer requests left after hours or on weekends are prayed for by an intercessor and included in our daily prayers and Masses. Requests can also be made online; visit TheDivineMercy.org/prayer. Uniting the World in Prayer By Bonita Davis Since 1995, countless calls, e-mails, and letters from people around the world requesting prayers and sharing how their prayers have been answered in the Name of Jesus. 10 Marian Helper • Summer 2026 • Marian.org
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