Good news for comics fans and Divine Mercy devotees alike: the Augustine Institute and Voyage Comics have teamed up on a historical graphic novel that brings the life and mission of St. Faustina to the page — billed as the first-ever comic focused entirely on her story. With expressive art and tight storytelling, it introduces readers to the heart of the Divine Mercy message: that no one is beyond the reach of Christ’s love.
Why a comic? Because panels and word balloons can do something rare — carry theology through story and image, making big ideas feel close and human.
It’s a format that invites everyone to encounter a saint not as a distant legend but as a sister in the spiritual life. As the Catechism puts it, “The Gospel is the revelation in Jesus Christ of God’s mercy to sinners” (CCC 1846). This book shows how that mercy moved through one life — and why it still changes lives today.
The book grounds Faustina’s experiences in sound catechesis while keeping the pace brisk and engaging. Expect scenes from her early years in Poland, her call to religious life, the image of Jesus with rays of red and pale light, and the simple, daring prayer that became a lifeline: “Jesus, I trust in You.”
Available through Voyage Comics and at Catholic Market, it’s a ready-made gift for parish libraries and family bookshelves — and a fresh doorway into Divine Mercy for anyone curious about Catholic spirituality.
Who is St. Faustina?
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska (1905–1938) was a Polish religious sister who recorded her encounters with Jesus in her diary: Divine Mercy in My Soul. At Jesus’ request, she served as “secretary” of his mercy, writing what she heard in prayer and encouraging the world to trust in Him. Through her came the Divine Mercy image, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and a call to practice mercy in daily life — through forgiveness, concrete help for those in need, and confidence in God’s patience.
Her witness spread rapidly after her death. In 2000, St. John Paul II canonized her and established Divine Mercy Sunday for the Second Sunday of Easter, highlighting the Church’s proclamation of God’s inexhaustible compassion. Faustina’s story is not about spiritual elites; it’s about an ordinary woman who allowed grace to do extraordinary work.
About Voyage Comics
Voyage Comics is a Catholic publisher founded by Aleteia writer Philip Kosloski. Its mission is simple and bold: craft high-quality comics that entertain while opening paths to faith — through the lives of saints, moments in Church history, and adventures that wrestle with virtue, courage, and hope. The team brings together artists and theologians so that what’s thrilling on the page is also trustworthy in content. Collaborations, like this one with the Augustine Institute, help ensure solid teaching wrapped in compelling art.
If you’re looking for a way to start a conversation about mercy with a teen, your parish youth group, or a friend who loves graphic novels, this new St. Faustina comic is a natural place to start. It’s catechesis with heart, story with substance — and a welcome reminder that divine love is the greatest plot twist of all.
