Our Lady once appeared to St. Faustina in her room since she was unable to attend Mass on the Feast of the Assumption. Our Lady said to her, "My daughter, what I demand from you is prayer, prayer, and once again prayer, for the world and especially for your country. For nine days receive Holy Communion in atonement and unite yourself closely to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. During these nine days you will stand before God as an offering; always and everywhere, at all times and places, day or night, whenever you wake up, pray in the spirit. In spirit, one can always remain in prayer"  Diary of St. Faustina (325)