Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year

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The Lord’s “Secretary of Divine Mercy,” St. Faustina, wrote what has become a modern-day spiritual classic — a blueprint for living a sacramental life in union with Jesus Christ. For anyone who may think the Diary is too thick and formidable, Most Rev. Joe Roesch, MIC, has the solution. Join him for a few minutes each day as he reads from the Diary and offers commentary. Over the span of one year, you will have “read" the Diary, beginning to end, and by the grace of God, absorbed its rich teachings. Welcome to this spiritual journey! Together, through the mystical writings of St. Faustina, let’s come to better know the tender love of Jesus for all humanity.To order a copy of the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, visit ShopMercy.org.

Recent Episodes

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New Year Day 364: Diary Appendix 41 - Letter from 1938
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New Year Day 363: Diary Appendix 40 - Letter from 1938
Mar 31, 2025 – 06:12
Day 362: Diary Appendix 39 - Letter from December 20, 1937
Mar 30, 2025 – 05:47
Day 361: Diary Appendix 38 - Letter from October 24, 1934
Mar 29, 2025 – 06:44
Day 360: Diary Appendix 37 - Letter from June 1, 1934
Mar 28, 2025 – 06:20
Day 359: Diary Appendix 36 - Letter from December 17, 1930
Mar 27, 2025 – 05:23
Day 358: Diary Appendix 35 - Letter from October 20, 1929
Mar 26, 2025 – 06:01
Day 357: Diary Appendix 34 - Letter from January 1937
Mar 25, 2025 – 05:07
Day 356: Diary Appendix 33 - Letter from August 1938
Mar 24, 2025 – 04:54
Day 355: Diary Appendix 32 - Letter from May 25, 1933
Mar 23, 2025 – 05:59
Day 354: Diary Appendix 31 - Letter from June 29, 1938
Mar 22, 2025 – 07:44
Day 353: Diary Appendix 30 - Letter from April 12, 1938
Mar 21, 2025 – 06:26
Day 352: Diary Appendix 29 - Letter from February 1938
Mar 20, 2025 – 08:04
Day 351: Diary Appendix 28 - Letter December 24, 1937 (Part 2)
Mar 19, 2025 – 07:08
Day 350: Diary Appendix 28 - Letter December 24, 1937 (Part 1)
Mar 18, 2025 – 06:27
Day 349: Diary Appendix 27 - Letter from November 1937
Mar 17, 2025 – 04:29
Day 348: Diary Appendix 26 - Letter from November 10, 1937
Mar 16, 2025 – 04:31
Day 347: Diary Appendix 25 - Letter from May 6, 1937
Mar 15, 2025 – 08:15
Day 346: Diary Appendix 24 - Letter from April 22, 1937
Mar 14, 2025 – 06:19
Day 345: Diary Appendix 23 - Addendum from April 15, 1937
Mar 13, 2025 – 05:56
Day 344: Diary Appendix 22 - Letter from April 11, 1937
Mar 12, 2025 – 07:54
Day 343: Diary Appendix 21 - Note from Easter, 1937
Mar 11, 2025 – 06:04
Day 342: Diary Appendix 20 - Letter from March 24, 1937
Mar 10, 2025 – 06:04
Day 341: Diary Appendix 19 - Letter from February 14, 1937
Mar 9, 2025 – 05:11
Day 340: Diary Appendix 18 - Letter from January 31, 1937
Mar 8, 2025 – 06:52
Day 339: Diary Appendix 17 - Note from December 24, 1936
Mar 7, 2025 – 07:00
Day 338: Diary Appendix 16 - Letter from December 20, 1936
Mar 6, 2025 – 07:55
Day 337: Diary Appendix 15 - Letter from November 21, 1936
Mar 5, 2025 – 06:25
Day 336: Diary Appendix 14 - Letter from November 19, 1936
Mar 4, 2025 – 09:14
Day 335: Diary Appendix 13 - Note on Short Prayers
Mar 3, 2025 – 05:31
Day 334: Diary Appendix 12 - Letter from October 12, 1936
Mar 2, 2025 – 08:18
Day 333: Diary Appendix 11 - Letter from October 5, 1936
Mar 1, 2025 – 05:26
Day 332: Diary Appendix 10 - Letter from September 20, 1936
Feb 28, 2025 – 07:14
Day 331: Diary Appendix 9 - Letter from August 9, 1936
Feb 27, 2025 – 09:43
Day 330: Diary Appendix 8 - Letter from July 10, 1936
Feb 26, 2025 – 07:35
Day 329: Diary Appendix 7 - Letter from July 5, 1936
Feb 25, 2025 – 07:21
Day 328: Diary Appendix 6 - Letter from June 2, 1936
Feb 24, 2025 – 08:36
Day 327: Diary Appendix 5 - Letter from May 15, 1936
Feb 23, 2025 – 05:53
Day 326: Diary Appendix 4 - Letter from May 10, 1936
Feb 22, 2025 – 08:08
Day 325: Diary Appendix 3 - Letter from April 1936
Feb 21, 2025 – 07:17
Day 324: Diary Appendix 2 - Letter from March 23, 1936
Feb 20, 2025 – 08:35
Day 323: Diary Appendix 1 - Chronology of Events
Feb 19, 2025 – 11:13
Day 322: Diary Entries 1825-1828
Feb 18, 2025 – 06:39
Day 321: Diary Entries 1820-1824
Feb 17, 2025 – 07:55
Day 320: Diary Entries 1810-1819
Feb 16, 2025 – 09:11
Day 319: Diary Entries 1804-1809
Feb 15, 2025 – 08:04
Day 318: Diary Entries 1799-1803
Feb 14, 2025 – 05:51
Day 317: Diary Entries 1789-1798
Feb 13, 2025 – 07:57
Day 316: Diary Entries 1782-1788
Feb 12, 2025 – 08:09

Recent Reviews

Artist4❤️

New listener

I love this but I started late in the diary (in book 3) and I can’t figure out how to start at the beginning!!!! I have a 35- 40 minute drive to work every morning and love that Father did this reading! He has a great voice and pace -
Rose Therese

St Faustina’s diary in a year

What a grace. I have the book but reading it alone is daunting. Fr Joe Roesch,MIC voice and short comments are perfect and powerful. Thank you and thanks be to God for your wisdom.
Jeanettelg

Exceptional! A must listen!

The narration and commentary actually transports the listener into the daily life of this amazing woman. This Saint has so much to offer all of us in our daily walk. A must listen!
Dan Sloan

So Well Done!

Fr. Joe Roesch and the Marian Press do such a wonderful job of bringing us daily, the diary of St. Faustina and help us to interpret and understand her messages and then apply to our own lives. I would encourage everyone to listen to this well done and important podcast series. Thank you Fr. Joe!! 🙏
member - blue plan

Following a Saint to Holiness

This beautiful reading of episodes from Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year illuminates Jesus’s message of Divine Mercy through the words and experiences of Saint Faustina. Following each excerpt is an explanation by Father Roesch that helps the listener understand its meaning. I highly recommend this podcast for anyone who wishes to follow and learn from a Saint as she deepens her relationship with Jesus and brings devotion to Divine Mercy to the world.
Arizona Granny

Trust in Jesus

Sr. Faustina beautifully reveals Jesus working in her heart to bring his message of mercy. A worthy message for all
Barb from Cleveland

Beautiful Podcast. I have learned so much

I could never sit and read the diary. This podcast gives me a way to read it and understand it. Thank you Father!!
Sunday_Karen

St Faustina’s Diary in a Year podcast

I very much enjoy and look forward to St Faustina’s Diary in a Year podcast. It has given me more insight into the heart of Jesus and of his great and enduring love for each of us. How very beautiful our Lord is, how kind, caring and all-knowing. His relationship to each of us is very intimate. St. Faustina is very humble and her humility teaches me how to become humble. She is very wise. St. Faustina, please intercede for us! Thank you. Karen
St.Mary’s Parish

Saint Faustina’s Diary in a Year

Father Joseph Roesch has a beautiful way of reading a passage of the diary and then offering his reflection so it is more easily understood. I bought Saint Faustina’s Diary a couple of years ago and loved reading it, but did not finish it. I was happy to find the podcast, as this is truly deepening my faith. I recommended it to women in my parish’s prayer group as well. Thank you, Father Roesch for bringing this podcast to so many.
GlenRockMom

Keeps me focused on God’s Will

Edifying to say the very least. We have the privilege to hear the heart felt words of a Saint! She is very human but Jesus works through her weaknesses to save souls. St Faustina! May Jesus work through me as well! Pray for us!
DC Silver

Truly Life Changing🙏🏻

St. Faustina’s Diary brought me closer to my faith. I cannot emphasize enough how this is a must read. Truly inspiring and helps on the journey of humility and sanctity. Some passages are so relatable, it brings tears to my eyes. Such a Blessing to have this in my life. Also, I love, Fr. Joe Roesch!🤍
hoshe tay

Thank you for this podcast

I have read The Diary and it changed my life. I find great comfort in listening to these words from The Diary which are enriched by Father’s explanation of the context of Sister Faustina’s life, life with her Sisters, her spiritual advisors and the state of the world and the Church at the time of the writing.
MSML22

So well done!

This series is broken down and explained in easily digestible pieces and I can’t recommend it enough. I have gained so much by listening to it and look forward to the new episodes every day!
Nala 🇿🇲

Beautiful

Thank you for this podcast! Works with my schedule and am grateful for Fr Joe for this resource. May God bless you and your entire team.
Mhendel05

Good use of time.

The world needs God’s Mercy. Thank you for taking the time and dedication to share with the world over so many days. A book with so many pages seems daunting to read but broken into daily chunks makes it less intimidating. One resolution that was worth adding to my daily routine.
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Thank you for this work

Listening to each entry and the meditation or commentary after has helped bring the message to life for me. I’ve already listened to them all once but I’m beginning to start over . I started marking the Diary for things I need / want to remember . I plunged myself into the ocean of His Mercy like an Olympic diver and trust in His Word.
Ella Vader

St. Faustina comes to life!

I first discovered this podcast on YouTube, and listened daily for the year. I have missed hearing it, and so decided to follow again on Apple Podcasts. Thank you for make her diary so accessible! I grow more deeply in love with Christ in His Divine Mercy every day!
Phillip Kilch

Beautiful podcast

I have been reading Diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul every day thanks to this podcast! Thank you so much Fr. Joe and The Marian Fathers for this.
MaryElizMargaret

Short but oh so sweet!

These short daily meditations are food for the soul. I heard about them from a friend and am grateful to have started listening daily. It is consoling to hear how a saint struggled with daily life!
Gbg628

Perfect for daily meditation!

This is a beautiful way to take bite sized spiritual nourishment each day! Perfect amount of time, and the wisdom of St Faustina and the precious words from our Lord embellish our souls so much! What a blessing to have this podcast! Divine mercy changed my life and walk with the Lord.
Susieqtpie

Sweet Devotional Podcast

St. Faustina’s Diary is not difficult to read on your own, but Fr. Joe Roesch’s commentaries at the end of each episode are what I look forward to each day. He has a gentle, kind demeanor that I endeavor to emulate. Thank you Fr. Joe!
brincas98

St. Faustina’s Diary

A wonderful a podcast to listen to.
Long-legged lover

Divine Mercy in a Year

This podcast has been the most amazing blessing. Every day I would see the Diary on my bookshelf and think to myself, “one of these days I will actually sit down and read the diary.” But having Father Joe read it and give a short reflection each day has been so enlightening. Thank you so much Marian Fathers!
Lissa Anastasia

Jesus I Trust In You

I’ve read the diary in daily emails but this podcast provides a wonderful way to easily encounter St. Faustina’s diary in a year. Grateful for the reflections and insights.
KM Lewis

Daily Divine Mercy

A wonderful way to read the writings of St. Faustina. Fr. Joe Roesch breaks down the diary into digestible daily nuggets and then shares a reflection that helps the listener go deeper.
eassef1

I love this Podcast

Love listening to this Podcast and the message of Divine Mercy as I am driving. As a Father of 2 it is the easiest way for me to reread of St. Faustinas’ Diary. Thank you for doing this.
jmjradford

What a gift!

This podcast is a great aid in growing in the spiritual life, especially for the modern busy life style required of most people supporting themselves or a family. Thank you for producing it!
Kilnbilly

Readings that help

Sister Faustina was absolutely touched by Christ. No one could write the prayers she wrote without the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Father Joe for bringing her diary to us through this podcast.
Gemma@2160

Learn about St. Sr. Faustina and her amazing message of Divine Mercy

Fr. Joe Roesch does an amazing job of narrating and summarizing a few sections of St. Faustina’s diary each day so you want to miss a day!! The message of Jesus Meriful Love for us needs to be shared with everyone!!
NYCFiredog

Thank you Father for taking up this task

These small bites are much greater than their size in how profound they are. When we see how intimate Jesus can be with St Faustina, we see how personal Jesus is. We see that we too can talk to Jesus as a child. We see how much he loves us as an individual soul. He is not distant unless we distance ourselves. Jesus is as close as we allow and invite Him. And St Faustina shows how her humility and devotion were keys to the Heart of Jesus. Thank you Father. Your commentary is also so spot on. You’re obviously tied to the heart of St Faustina.
Speaking Enlightenment

Inspiring

I began listening because I was curious. I was soon drawn in by the the beautiful message of the Diary and the mystical experiences St. Faustina has. It has truly given me hope in this life and the next.
myomy

Inspiring

I have struggled to appreciate Saint Faustina’s writing. I have her book and have attempted to read it. Friends that I respect are devoted to her. That’s why I tried this podcast, to try again. Fr. presents her writings in a way I can understand and I look forward to new podcasts. I am going to read her book along with this podcast.
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Good for the soul

I love listening to the words of St Faustina’s dairy they are nourishing for the soul.
Lisa Renee Powers

Thank you, Fr. Joe!

When I listen to this podcast I feel like a very kindly and loving father is reading a bedtime fairytale to me, except of course the fairytale is all true! Sister Faustina's Diary is one of the greatest stories ever. Love this podcast. Not too long, with a nice reflection after each reading. Thank you, Fr Joe! 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼
Father Emil Kapaun pray for us

Beautiful!!

Beautiful!!
Cheap mill chip nik

Great Podcast

Similarly, I don’t have time read this book. This is a great podcast. Fr’s meditations add a great perspective on this book!
mobpodcastreviewer

SO GRATEFUL FOR THIS PODCAST

I don’t have much time to read a paper book so it’s great to have it read aloud to me. Also it’s better than an audiobook because of Father’s reflection at the end. Saint Faustina is so accessible and relatable that I can’t believe I was ever intimidated by the idea of reading her diary. One friend reads it out loud to his kids as bedtime stories and it’s totally accessible to them too!
Teacher&Dad

A Way Home

This is a way towards the adoption of a deeper faith. Pray it during the day at 3pm or at night at 3am and watch how it changes your life. Thank you for giving the world this gift.
Gammy Cat

Praying through st Pastina

What a wonderful way to listen instead of trying to read Saint Faustina’s diary. Love the length of the podcast and the reflection at the end.
MW-Eagle

Great comments

This is a great way to read through the diary. The commentary each day is well presented and very informative.
B.A.E.

Great Podcast

I really enjoy this podcast and he has a great voice.
Sunn19m

Thank you!

I’m so glad you’re reading her diary! So many of us need to hear this message with open hearts!
MareVdRR

Saint Faustina's Diary In a Year

Such a beautiful diary about God's mercy. I have the book and always wanted to read it but hadn't. It's a short (under 10 minutes total) podcast each day but so many pearls of wisdom. And Fr. Rosch's fatherly voice adds explanations and background. What a wonderful Saint and intercessor we have in St. Faustina!
Amyc2345

Thanks so much

I’ve always wanted to read St Faustina’s diary and Fr Joe makes it easy and understandable
izzy's the one

Great way to read the diary

This is a great way to read the diary focus on the message of Jesus Christ!
Linda ruby7

Extraordinary!!!!

This podcast is beautiful! It’s nice to listen as you are doing chores. Very calming voice of Fr And St Faustina is a lovely soul. Highly recommended
cindy5212

Inspiring and life-changing

Father Joe Roesch’s thoughtful reflections help one fully understand the words of this awe-inspiring saint we all should know.
+AWH

Very Helpful

Very peaceful and helpful spiritual reading. I like to listen in the evening before bead.
paddi-yo

The Diary of St. Faustian.

I was lost and now I am found in His mercy.
Tina Marie Ann

Divine Mercy in my Soul

I am so happy I found this podcast!!! I’ve been wanting to read the diary for years. I never picked it up because it just seem too daunting a task. I was very happy to find this podcast. I have been listening to it now for about a month or two. It’s very well done!!! I only wish I had found it sooner! God bless you father for doing this! Tina