Divine Mercy Retreat Weekend

April 11–12, 2026

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre invites you to a powerful Divine Mercy retreat weekend centered on the message of God’s mercy revealed to St. Faustina Kowalska.

This two-day retreat will offer talks, prayer, Eucharistic celebrations, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, helping participants grow in trust in Jesus and deepen their Catholic faith.

Retreat Presenter

Nestor Buendia
Lay Oblate of Divine Mercy

Through presentations based on the Diary of St. Faustina, participants will reflect on:

• The revelations of Jesus about Divine Mercy
• The Divine Mercy Image and its meaning
• The importance of the Sacraments
• Devotions including the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Hour of Mercy
• The spiritual graces promised through Divine Mercy
• Transforming suffering into grace and spiritual healing
• Strengthening faith through trust in God’s mercy

Event Location

Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre
1225 Township Road 535
Parkland County, Alberta
T7Y 0H5

Important Information

Participants are asked to bring their own meals and drinks.

Donations are appreciated to help cover the costs of hosting the event.

For more information please contact:

📞 780 963 0896
✉ events@mountcarmelEdmonton.ca

Retreat Schedule

Saturday – April 11, 2026

10:00 AM — Holy Mass

11:00 AM — Talk 1
The Revelation of Divine Mercy through St. Faustina
• Why we need Divine Mercy in our lives
• Elements of the Divine Mercy Image
• The importance of the Sacraments based on the Diary of St. Faustina

12:30 PM — Lunch Break

1:15 PM — Talk 2
Receiving the Spiritual Graces Promised through Divine Mercy
Devotions of Divine Mercy including:
• Chaplet of Divine Mercy
• The Great Hour of Mercy
• Feast of Divine Mercy
• Novena to the Divine Mercy

2:30 PM — Coffee Break

3:00 PM — Hour of Great Mercy
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Divine Mercy Hymn

3:15 PM — Talk 3
Proclamation of the Divine Mercy
Reflections on the visions and miracles experienced by St. Faustina, including:
• Heaven
• Hell
• Purgatory
• The Judgment Seat of God

4:30 PM — Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Confessions available

Sunday – April 12, 2026 (Divine Mercy Sunday)

10:00 AM — Sunday Holy Mass

11:15 AM — Talk 4
How Suffering Can Be Turned into Grace and Merit
• Understanding the process of spiritual healing
• Strengthening our Catholic faith

12:15 PM — Lunch Break

1:00 PM — Special Presentation
Divine Mercy Sisters from Poland

2:45 PM — Hour of Great Mercy
Divine Mercy Chaplet and Divine Mercy Hymn

3:00 PM — Divine Mercy Sunday Mass Celebration

“Speak to the whole world about My Mercy… let all mankind recognize My unfathomable mercy.”
— Diary of St. Faustina, 848