St. Faustina relic given to Catholic basilica hit by Croatia earthquake

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Fr. Robert Jakica, the rector of the basilica, also offered words of gratitude at the Mass, recalling the difficulties that the local community has endured in the months after the Dec. 29 earthquake.

“We were hit by a catastrophic earthquake that destroyed thousands of our homes, over thirty churches, the historic center of Sisak, Petrinja and Glina … Many lost their homes for the second time in 30 years,” he said.

The magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck eastern Central Croatia killed seven people and injured 26 others.

Among the victims was a 12-year-old girl and a parish organist, who was found dead in the rubble of his church.

“We all felt helpless and many still feel so in front of the force of nature that reminds us almost daily of those difficult days since the end of 2020. But the Feast of Divine Mercy has a lot to teach us,” Jakica said.

“God’s mercy is inexhaustible. It testifies to us that God is alive and merciful, that he loves every man, each of us, regardless of our religious or national affiliation, does not leave or reject anyone in any problem, even this most recent one. We have experienced a natural disaster, but also an abundance of God’s mercy and love in the rivers of good people.”

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