PEOPLE’S FAITH AND LOVE MADE THIS PLACE A SHRINE
The proposed shrine of the Divine Mercy is on a 3.27-acre parcel of open land along Encinitas Blvd., half a mile east of Interstate 5, a few blocks west from St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. A project of the Divine Mercy Hills Foundation of Southern California (DMHFSC), the 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was formed in 2012 for the mission of building a shrine where people of all nations, cultures, and beliefs can venerate and encounter the life-saving message and image of Divine Mercy. The devotion itself was revealed by Jesus Christ to St. Faustina Kowalska as a remedy to ailing mankind for He said, “Mankind will not find peace until turns with trust to My mercy.” (Diary 300)
Although undeveloped, this land has become a place of refuge and devotion where people continue to come and entrust themselves to the Divine Mercy. By definition, we call it a shrine today because it is where many Divine Mercy devotees come every day to spend quiet time in prayer and meditation; and the grounds where a group gathers from 2pm to 4pm every 13th of the Month to pray the Rosary, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, and the Stations of the Cross--remembering the 1917 apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, in Fatima, Portugal. We give glory and honor to God for the testimonies offered by many who come to the shrine and experience manifestations of visions and miracles. Many who visit, take with them life-changing occurrences!
Today the landmark 20-foot cross on top of the hill, a life-size image of Divine Mercy, a grotto of Our Blessed Mother Mary hewn by hand on the side of the rock embankment, and the 14 Stations of the Cross that trace its way through the rough terrain to the top of the hill where the large cross stands are the only features to be found—but not for long.
With the land paid off, we now continue onto Phase 2: The Building Campaign. As we do, the DMHFSC humbly thank our benefactors who continue to support this mission with their time, talent, treasure—and prayers.
Although undeveloped, this land has become a place of refuge and devotion where people continue to come and entrust themselves to the Divine Mercy. By definition, we call it a shrine today because it is where many Divine Mercy devotees come every day to spend quiet time in prayer and meditation; and the grounds where a group gathers from 2pm to 4pm every 13th of the Month to pray the Rosary, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, and the Stations of the Cross--remembering the 1917 apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, in Fatima, Portugal. We give glory and honor to God for the testimonies offered by many who come to the shrine and experience manifestations of visions and miracles. Many who visit, take with them life-changing occurrences!
Today the landmark 20-foot cross on top of the hill, a life-size image of Divine Mercy, a grotto of Our Blessed Mother Mary hewn by hand on the side of the rock embankment, and the 14 Stations of the Cross that trace its way through the rough terrain to the top of the hill where the large cross stands are the only features to be found—but not for long.
With the land paid off, we now continue onto Phase 2: The Building Campaign. As we do, the DMHFSC humbly thank our benefactors who continue to support this mission with their time, talent, treasure—and prayers.
"I want the whole world to know My infinite mercy. I want to give unimaginable graces to who trust in My mercy."
(Diary 687)
(Diary 687)