Divine Mercy Chaplet

Woodsy · Feb 21, 2004

A few months ago, it so happened that I had to drive somewhere at the same time every day, and so every day I got to hear on EWTN radio part of what I think was the Divine Mercy Chaplet. ("Eternal Father, I offer you the body and blood, soul and divinity of your dearly beloved Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. For the sake of his sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.")

It was sung by the Priest, and by a choir of what sounded like children with him. Really Beautiful! :pray:

I find myself singing parts of it to myself, as it "gets stuck in my head" sometimes. Is this appropriate, or is it a service meant only to be conducted by a Priest?

When is it perfomed, and for what purpose? (BTW: What is a chaplet?) I think I have heard of it being used in conjunction with the rosary...

Now it is conducted by a Priest who speaks it instead of singing, and that throws me! Can I get a recording of it sung? How would I know if it was the same version as I grew used to hearing on EWTN?

marciadietrich · Feb 21, 2004

There are two versions on EWTN (TV at least) one is more folk singing sound, and one I suppose more formal. The more formal one has a tenor man and two women doing most of it. I know they have a video version, perhaps if you check the EWTN catalog maybe there is an audio only version.

I know the Mary Foundation has a spoken version on the flip side of their Rosary tape.

Not sure of the exact definition of a chaplet, other than it might have to do with the form of repeating the parts of the prayer?

It is a private devotion like the Rosary.

Marcia

thereselittleflower · Feb 21, 2004

There are several different versions of it sung . .

The one I most love is the one that is in the little booklet on the Divine Mercy . . it is the original "score"

I have heard it sung this way on EWTN at 3PM Pacific time every day (TV) with a family leading it, and the church members giving the response . . you can see and feel the power and presence of Jesus during this prayer . .

I will try to find a link to it for you

Peace in Him!

Woodsy · Feb 21, 2004

NO!!

It wasn't like a folksong! Eek! ^_^

The versions I have heard on EWTN on the radio (and I think that EWTN radio seems to broadcast the same things that are on the radio, at least, that's the impression that I get because they are also usually describing things for teh folks listening on the radio) are:

1.) A spoken version by a priest who seems to have a bit of Boston in his voice, and,
2.) A very reverent, vocals-with-no-music, version. The chorus sounds heavenly - I think it may just be children or women only

Thanks for the help - I'll look around EWTN's site...

thereselittleflower said:
The one I most love is the one that is in the little booklet on the Divine Mercy . . it is the original "score"

Which little booklet? Can I also get that form EWTN?

Cat59 · Feb 21, 2004

A chaplet is like a rosary, with it's own set of prayers. A link thereselittleflower just put on another thread shows a range of different chaplets

http://www.storesonline.com/site/483384/page/82184

Woodsy · Feb 21, 2004

Cat59 said:
A chaplet is like a rosary, with it's own set of prayers. A link thereselittleflower just put on another thread shows a range of different chaplets

http://www.storesonline.com/site/483384/page/82184

Ahh, I see! Thanks for the link. I've got so much to learn...

thereselittleflower · Feb 21, 2004

The Booklet I was speaking of is a small paper stapled booklet - mine has a plastic cover slipped over the outside called:

The Divine Mercy
Mesage and Devotion

revised edition with selected Prayers from the Diary of St Maria Faustina Kowalska

Fr Seraphim Michalenko, MIC
with Vinny Flynn
and Robert A Stackpole

Just past the first red colored section is where you find how to sing the chaplet . ..pg 60 it is not the folk version which I don't care for either . .

The one on EWTN I love is the one with the tenor and 2 women . . I believe it is a father and 2 daughters . . it is absolutely beautiful . . this is the version in the booklet . .

Thier order line is 800-462-7426

It's put out by the Marian Press

This booklet is one of my absolute favorites . . I highly recommend that if people don't have one, to get one . . you can many times find them for free at a Catholic Church . .

I hope this helped!

Peace in Him!

Woodsy · Feb 21, 2004

Thank you ,therese!

thereselittleflower said:
The one on EWTN I love is the one with the tenor and 2 women . . I believe it is a father and 2 daughters . . it is absolutely beautiful . . this is the version in the booklet . .

This is in all likelihood the version I am thinking of.

ShannonMcCatholic · Feb 21, 2004

Tribe I have a CD of a beautiful sung version that I'd send to you if you want it -- I don't ever listen to it. As a mom I have to weave my devotions into my daily chores, and so I just don't reallly listen to it at all. It was recorded at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy....
Let me know if you want it and it's yours!

Woodsy · Feb 21, 2004

Shannon, what a nice offer!

I think I'll take you up on it, if you really don't mind. I'll shoot you a pm.

I know what you mean about trying to weave your devotions into daily chores. I am a stay-at-home dad until I get another job, and I have developed alot more empathy for how much work it takes to run a house all day. I'm not very good at it, and I haven't been at all successful at integrating any devotions.

In fact, while Mrs. Tribe is out with the kids, I should try to sneak in a Rosary right now.

Thanks again!

ShannonMcCatholic · Feb 21, 2004

My pleasure!!! Oh and a hint.. I don't think it's an accident that we have two sets of five fingers- one to keep track of which mystery we're on , and both of them together for counting the Hail Mary's....

Also- the Morning Offering is crucial!

Benedicta00 · Feb 21, 2004

There are two on EWTN. I prefer the more contemporary one that is aired on Sat at 2 pm. The more formal one is at 6 am. I often find myself with the melody stuck in my head all day long. I don't think there is anything wrong with that.

Aaron-Aggie · Feb 21, 2004

Try one of these two : http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/seriessearchprog.asp?seriesID=502&T1=Chaplet

Woodsy · Feb 22, 2004

Aaron-Aggie said:
Try one of these two : http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/seriessearchprog.asp?seriesID=502&T1=Chaplet

Thanks for the link! These look great - I'll let you know for sure after I download and install RealPlayer to listen to them.

Woodsy · Feb 22, 2004

Yes! The recording of Fr. George Kosicki and the nuns of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery is the one I was speaking of. Thanks so much for pointing me towards this recording! :clap:

InnerPhyre · Feb 22, 2004

I thought I had heard that God gave the Chaplet of Divine Mercy directly to St. Faustina, at which time she had a vision of the hand of God (wrath) descending upon the world, but then she heard a chorus of people chanting the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the hand diverted and did not strike.

Metanoia02 · Feb 22, 2004

Tribe,

Check the audio library on EWTN. They have two versions you can download.

http://www.ewtn.com/vondemand/audio/seriessearchprog.asp?seriesID=502&T1=divine+mercy

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