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The Original Image of Divine Mercy film

New documentary film screening at Rosary High School The Original Image of Divine Mercy: The Untold Story Of An Unknown Masterpiece

The area parishes of St. Peter, St. Patrick, St. John Neumann, St. Gall, Holy Cross and Blessed Sacrament joyfully invite you to join us for a screening of the new documentary The Original Image of Divine Mercy: The Untold Story of an Unknown Masterpiece

For the first time ever, the fascinating story surrounding the original work of art commissioned by St. Faustina is finally being told in this timely documentary. The film follows the creation and lifeline of the priceless image associated with the devotion of Divine Mercy, which is the only painting of the “Merciful Jesus” that Saint Faustina ever saw during her short life. The film features key witnesses to the mysterious case of a painting that survived the Soviet Occupation of Vilnius, with exclusive commentary by Bishop Robert Barron, George Weigel, Christoph Cardinal Schönborn of Vienna, Stanisław Cardinal Dziwisz of Kraków, Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Harry Connick Jr., Jim Gaffigan, Immaculee Ilibagiza, Archbishop Fisichella, and many others including a special footage with Pope Francis.

Special Showing at:

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Rosary High School Auditorium

901 N. Edgelawn Dr., Aurora

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Dates and Times are:

Wednesday, March 30th, at 6:30 PM. Special “Director’s Cut” (director will be present to give personal insight into the making of the film)

Thursday, March 31st, at 7:00 PM. Film Only

Tickets available: $8 online at http://rosaryhs.seatyourself.biz, at local area parishes of Holy Cross, St. Gall, St. Patrick, St. Peter, St. John Neumann, & Blessed Sacrament. Or contact: Laura Kosmach (630) 845-1384 or lmcpheters@yahoo.com, Dianne Martin (630) 689-6218 or martin40w025@sbcglobal.net

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, come see this timely documentary on the priceless image associated with the devotion of Divine Mercy.

www.divinemercyfilm.com

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