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BLESSED FATHER MICHAEL SOPOĆKO

In Saint Sister Faustina’s mission, Divine Providence entrusted a special role to her confessor and spiritual advisor – Father Michael Sopoćko. He was of crucial assistance to Sister Faustina during her stay in Vilnius (then in Poland) during the period of 1933-1936, helping her to understand her inner experiences and visions. At his request she wrote the Diary, which is a document of Catholic mysticism of extraordinary value. The Diary also presents the sanctity of Michael Sopoćko’s priestly life and his contribution to fulfilling the desires of the Lord Jesus.

What Faustina says about MIGUEL SOPOCKO, in her Diary

Painting the image of the Merciful Jesus and its exposition for public worship, spreading the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, initiating the efforts to establish the Feast of the Divine Mercy, and establishing a new religious Congregation – all of this was accomplished in Vilnius thanks to the efforts of Father Michael Sopoćko. Since then, the joint efforts paid for through prayer and sufferings have been emanating throughout the whole world.

What Faustina says about MIGUEL SOPOCKO, in her Diary

“Seeing Father Sopoćko’s sacrifice and effort in his work, I admired his patience and humility. This all cost a great deal, not only in terms of toil and various troubles, but also money; and Father Sopoćko was taking care of all the expenses. I can see that Divine Providence had prepared him to carry out this work of mercy before I had asked God for this. Oh, how mysterious are Your ways, O God! And how happy are the souls that follow the call of Divine Grace!” (Diary, 422).

“O my Jesus, You see how very grateful I am to Father Sopoćko, who has advanced Your work so much. That soul, so humble, has had to endure all the storms. He has not allowed himself to become discouraged by adversities, but has faithfully responded to the call of God” (Diary, 1586).

“That beautiful soul who is spreading this work of Divine Mercy throughout the world is, by his deep humility, very pleasing to God” (Diary, 1083).

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On September 26, 2008 by virtue of a papal bull, Pope Benedict XVI conferred upon Father Michael Sopoćko, the founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of Merciful Jesus, the title “Blessed”.