Experience God's Divine Mercy
Lord, Have Mercy invites young readers to see the Father’s mercy and goodness as they prepare for First Reconciliation in the Sacrament of Confession.
Starting with the story of creation and the Fall and ending with the priest standing in the place of Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, God’s plan to reconcile his children comes to life.
About the Authors and Illustrator
Scott Hahn is the Fr. Michael Scanlan Professor of Biblical Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990. Founder and President of the St. Paul Center, Dr. Hahn has been married to Kimberly since 1979; they have six children and twenty-one grandchildren. The author or editor of over forty popular and academic books, Dr. Hahn’s works include best-selling titles Rome Sweet Home, The Lamb’s Supper, Hope to Die, and Catholics in Exile.
Emily Stimpson Chapman is an award-winning Catholic author of over a half-dozen books, including Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of Death and the Resurrection of the Body, co-authored with Scott Hahn; The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food and Faith Meet; These Beautiful Bones: An Everyday Theology of the Body; and The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years. She also is the editor of the high school faith formation series Formed in Christ and the author of numerous studies for the women’s ministry Endow.
Tricia Dugat is the founder and creative force behind Providential Co., a company she established in 2016 with a mission to share the beauty of the Good News. As a devoted wife, mom, and convert to the Catholic faith, Tricia's passion lies in creating meaningful products that support and enhance individuals' faith journeys.
Praise for Lord, Have Mercy
Timeless Truths
Beautiful. That’s the first thought that came to my mind and heart when I read Lord, Have Mercy. The story of the book is literally as old as time—and as relevant as ever. Readers, both children and adults, will be moved by this message. In a world and time where we seem to be able to complicate the most simple matters, Lord, Have Mercy presents God’s love and mercy in a way that all are able to comprehend.
— Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President of Franciscan
University of Steubenville
Introduce Children to God’s Limitless Mercy
What a treasure of a book to help young hearts begin to learn about the limitless mercy of God. This book will build a beautiful foundation for children to grow up believing in the mercy of God, and also trusting deeply in the personal nature of that mercy for each one of them.
— Emily Wilson Hussem, Speaker and Author
A Family Journey into Mercy
Lord, Have Mercy is the perfect book to help children, and an entire family, learn about and come to fully appreciate the goodness of God’s love and mercy for us. Reading this story to my second-grade daughter who is preparing for First Reconciliation has helped us all become so excited, and grateful, for the gift of Confession.
— Katie Prejean McGrady, Author and Host of The Katie McGrady Show on The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Radio
Explore the Full Series
The Supper of the Lamb
Mary, Mother of God
$17.95
$17.95