Our Lord asked for special prayer at the hour that recalls His death: "At three o'clock implore My mercy, especially for sinners; and, if only for a brief moment, immerse yourself in My Passion ... This is the hour of great mercy ... In this hour I will refuse nothing to the soul that makes a request of Me in virtue of My Passion." (Diary, 1320)

Jesus also requested that the Sunday after Easter be officially established in the Church as the Feast of Mercy: "On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy." (Diary, 699)

The sacraments of Penance and Eucharist are special fountains of mercy which should be received frequently with great trust and love. (Diary, 914, 1602)

To emphasize the importance of these two great "miracles of mercy" Our Lord made their reception a condition of obtaining His promise for the Feast of Mercy: "The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment." (Diary, 699)