1.1 It starts with a vision

by Joe Ruscio

It was a spring morning when I was making the routine drive to work and noticed a person in a seemingly hopeless state. I knew the answer was not to simply do nothing but I did not know how to help or if there was even any hope.

Do I only pray? Do I call an ambulance? Do I offer my time in conversation? From my perspective, it all seemed hopeless.


A few days later, I stumbled across a YouTube video that would serve as the catalyst behind the vision -- a man hauling a Divine Mercy trailer with the image and message “Jesus, I Trust in You”. 




Divine Mercy is a message of last hope that resonates deeply with many people around the world. It is a message of love, compassion, and forgiveness that offers a path to redemption. Even in the face of great despair and darkness, it tells us that no matter how far we have strayed from God, He is always ready to forgive us and welcome us back into his loving embrace. Jesus wished that this image, as presented to St. Faustina, be shown to even the worst sinner and to those with no hope. 


And with the help of numerous individuals, we have created Divine Mercy Missions – an

opportunity to give hope to those who are feeling lost, hopeless, or in need of forgiveness.


Joe Ruscio is the founder of Divine Mercy Missions. He has been an active member of his Catholic community, volunteered with soup kitchens and fundraising events, as well as served on numerous boards and committees throughout the years including School Board Trustee with the Huron Superior Catholic School Board and Treasurer of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services of Ontario. Joe was awarded the 2014 Chamber of Commerce Paul Dalseg Award.

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