By Anne DiBernardo - Florida Catholic
A woman reacts to the Blessed Sacrament during the eucharistic procession led by Father Jordi Rivero. The annual procession was a special blessing for the close to 1,000 people who flocked to the future grounds of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in South Miami to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3.
San Lazaro parishioner Maria Vasquez adores the Blessed Sacrament during the Holy Hour that was part of the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday April 3. "It's like being in heaven," said Vasquez.
Father Jordi Rivero leads a meditation during the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday April 3.
St. Brendan parishioner Keila Baltar praises the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during Holy Hour at the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday April 3.
Deacon Rafael de los Reyes, left, spiritual director of Apostolate of Divine Mercy in the Archdiocese of Miami, and David J. Cabarrocas, architect of the project, pose in front of a rendering of the future Divine Mercy Sanctuary and Convent in Miami.
Volunteers Gia Cuccalon and Elena Carreno work the pizza tent at the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
St. Dominic parishioner Marta Nino prays before the Blessed Sacrament in the House of Mercy adjacent to the future site of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary and Convent during the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday April 3.
Photography: ANNE DIBERNARDO | FC
MIAMI | Close to 1,000 people flocked to the future grounds of the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in South Miami to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, April 3.
The celebration included a procession with the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour, Mass and prayer of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3 p.m. Since the gathering lasted nearly all day, plenty of food and refreshments also were available for those in attendance.
Father Jordi Rivero, founder of the Love Crucified community who now lives in Atlanta, travels to Miami each year to lead the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.
Deacon Rafael de los Reyes, spiritual director of the Apostolate of Divine Mercy in the Archdiocese of Miami, is in the midst of raising funds to build the new sanctuary and convent. The site is located at 4121 S.W. 85 Avenue in Miami. Look for more details in a future story.
A House of Prayer is currently open Monday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.
