In this time of calamity, the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception invite you (and so do I) to participate in a simple but incredible act of faith. To protect you and your family we urge you to post an Image of the Divine Mercy on your front door (like the Israelites who put the blood of the pascal lamb on their doorposts). The image represents the Lord, the Lamb sacrificed for us, from whose Heart flows Blood and Water, the streams of God’s mercy upon the whole world. The Lord promises us through St. Faustina: “that the soul that will venerate this image will not perish.” The Lord also said: “When chastisements for sins come upon the world and your own country will experience utter degradation, the only refuge will be trust in My mercy. I will protect the cities and homes in which the Divine Mercy Image is found; I will protect the persons who will venerate this Image. The only refuge will be trust in My mercy. . . Let everyone procure for their homes this Image because there will yet come trials. And those homes, and entire families, and everyone individually who will hold this image of mercy in deep reverence, I will preserve from every sort of misfortune. The time will come when all those who do so will give witness to the miraculous efficacy and to the special protection of mercy flowing from this Image.” If you are in need of a blessed Image please contact Elizabeth Forrest (309-338-1561) and she will mail one to you to post on your front door