Kevin, (continued)
I have never heard of making a public act of repentance. Jesus told Sister/Saint Faustina that He wanted His image to be displayed in public on the first Sunday after Easter (and yes, many Parishes display it all year) know as the Feast of Divine Mercy/Divine Mercy Sunday. He asked that the image be solemnly blessed (the Priest does this on Divine Mercy Sunday). He revealed to Faustina that on this day (Divine Mercy Sunday), the very depths of My tender Mercy are open. The soul that goes to Confession (during Lent/or on this day) shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. Making a good Confession, trusting in His mercy, making acts of mercy (helping those in need, giving generously/sharing what we have with those in need, etc.) and receiving Jesus in the State of Grace are very important to receiving His extraordinary graces. In my personal experience, Kevin, God never let me forget that I had been receiving His body and desecrating His body (continued