Maria Faustyna Kowalska
- Born:
- August 25, 1905, Glogowiec, Poland
- Died:
- October 5, 1938, Kraków, Poland
- Nationality:
- Polish
- Profession(s):
- Roman Catholic Nun, Mystic
Early Life and Education
- Born Helena Kowalska to a peasant family.
- Received only three years of formal education.
- Worked as a domestic servant from a young age to support her family.
- Experienced her first vision of Jesus Christ at the age of seven.
Career and Major Achievements
- Entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy in Warsaw in 1925.
- Served in various houses of the Congregation, including Kraków, Plock, and Vilnius.
- Received private revelations and messages from Jesus Christ, instructing her to promote devotion to Divine Mercy.
- Kept a diary, later published as "Divine Mercy in My Soul," detailing her mystical experiences and the message of Divine Mercy.
- Her efforts contributed significantly to the establishment of Divine Mercy Sunday in the Catholic Church.
Notable Works
- Divine Mercy in My Soul: The Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska - The primary source documenting her mystical experiences and the message of Divine Mercy.
Legacy and Impact
The spread of devotion to Divine Mercy is the enduring legacy of 'saint faustina kowalska facts'. Her diary has been translated into numerous languages and has inspired countless individuals worldwide. She was beatified in 1993 and canonized in 2000 by Pope John Paul II.