Month of The Souls in Purgatory
Duration of Purgatory
Offering Prayers and Sacrifices
November Is Devoted To The Souls In Purgatory
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Pope Francis Prayer Intentions November 2020 – Artificial Intelligence
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Holy Souls in Purgatory
November is dedicated to the Poor Souls in Purgatory
The month of November is dedicated to the poor souls in purgatory. All souls day falls on November 2nd, which is when we commemorate all the faithful departed. The indulgences attached to this devotion are seven years and seven quarantines each day; plenary indulgence on any day of the month under the usual conditions.
The Church commemorates all her faithful children who have departed from this life, but have not yet attained the joys of heaven. Saint Paul warns us that we must not be ignorant concerning the dead, nor sorrowful, “even as others who have no hope … For the Lord Himself shall come down from heaven … and the dead who are in Christ shall rise.”
The Church has always taught us to pray for those who have gone into eternity. Even in the Old Testament prayers and alms were offered for the souls of the dead by those who thought “well and religiously concerning the resurrection.” It was believed that “they who had fallen asleep with godliness had great grace laid up for them” and that “it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.” We know that a defiled soul cannot enter into heaven.
Excerpted from Liturgical Meditations, The Sisters of St. Dominic
Indulgences
Indulgences
By the practice of Indulgences, the Church places at the charitable disposal of the faithful the inexhaustible treasure accumulated, from age to age, by the superabundant satisfactions of the saints, added to those of the martyrs, and united to those of our Blessed Lady and the infinite residue of our Lord’s sufferings. These remissions of punishment she grants to the living by her own direct power; but she nearly always approves of and permits their application to the dead by way of suffrage, that is to say, in the manner in which, as we have seen, each of the faithful may offer to God who accepts it, for another, the suffrage or succour of his own satisfactions.
The Liturgical Year, Abbot Gueranger O.S.B.
A partial indulgence can be obtained by devoutly visiting a cemetery and praying for the departed, even if the prayer is only mental. One can gain a plenary indulgence visiting a cemetery each day between November 1 and November 8. These indulgences are applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory.
A plenary indulgence, again applicable only to the Souls in Purgatory, is also granted when the faithful piously visit a church or a public oratory on November 2. In visiting the church or oratory, it is required, that one Our Father and the Creed be recited.
A partial indulgence, applicable only to the souls in purgatory, can be obtained when the Eternal Rest (Requiem aeternam) is prayed. This is a good prayer to recite especially during the month of November:
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Resources
To learn more about purgatory, check out these articles on Ascension’s Great Adventure Blog: Furnace of Divine Love:
The Biblical Roots of Purgatory
Read more on the Daily Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory in November
Daily Devotion Prayer to my Guardian Angel
Hail, glorious Angel, appointed by God to be my guardian!
Hail, holy Angel, my protector in all dangers!
Hail, holy Angel, my defence in all afflictions!
Hail, holy Angel, my most faithful friend!
Hail, holy Angel, my guide!
Hail, holy Angel, my preceptor!
Hail, holy Angel, witness of all my actions!
Hail, holy Angel, my helper in every difficulty!
Hail, holy Angel, my counsellor in doubt!
Hail, holy Angel, my shield at the hour of death!
Start by making the sign of the Cross:
Then recite the Apostle’s Creed:
Then say 1 Our Father:
Then say 3 Hail Marys (for the virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity):
Then say 1 Glory Be:
After each decade the Fatima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII):
Prayer to my Guardian Angel:
The Joyful Mysteries
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| The Annunciation | The Visitation | The Nativity | The Presentation | The Finding of Jesus in the Temple |
The Luminous Mysteries
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| The Baptism in the Jordan | The Wedding at Cana | Proclamation of the Kingdom | The Transfiguration | Institution of the Eucharist |
The Sorrowful Mysteries
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| The Agony in the Garden | The Scourging at the Pillar | The Crowning with Thorns | The Carrying of the Cross | The Crucifixion |
The Glorious Mysteries
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| The Resurrection | The Ascension | The Descent of the Holy Spirit |
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
Concluding Prayers
After the completion of five mysteries (5 decades), the following is customarily said:
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!”
V: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY (Closing Prayer):
O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
MONDAYS
For our St Swithun’s Catholic Primary School
Father, Thank you for all those men and women who have given their talents to educating our young people. Through the challenges they encounter each day, lead them to an ever deeper appreciation of the sacred duty to which you have called them.
We give thanks for the invaluable work of all those who contribute to the efficient running of our schools; support staff, kitchen staff, maintenance staff, governors and chaplains. We thank them for their hard work and dedication and we pray that they may continue to work in support of our schools.
Thank you for all those who lead our Catholic schools. May they be people of integrity so that they can be witnesses as well as teachers. We pray that the schools they lead will become places where our young people can experience your love in their lives.
Thank you for our Catholic schools. Help us to pray without ceasing, to work without wavering and to give without grudging in order to ensure the future of Catholic education for all of our children.
We make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our teacher and our Lord, Amen
TO THE QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Queen of the most holy Rosary, in these times of such brazen impiety, manifest thy power with the signs of thine ancient victories, and from thy throne, whence thou dost dispense pardon and graces, mercifully regard the Church of thy Son, His Vicar on earth, and every order of clergy and laity, who are sore oppressed in the mighty conflict.
Do thou, who art the powerful vanquisher of all heresies, hasten the hour of mercy, even though the hour of God’s justice is every day provoked by the countless sins of men.
For me who am the least of men, kneeling before thee in supplication, do thou obtain the grace I need to live righteously upon earth and to reign among the just in heaven, the while in company with all faithful Christians throughout the world, I salute thee and acclaim thee as Queen of the most holy Rosary:
Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
Daily Devotion Prayers – Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
| O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: |
| My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus Mercy My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, My Jesus Mercy My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, My Jesus Mercy My spiritual and temporal benefactors, etc. My friends and neighbors, All for whom love or duty bids me pray, Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, Those whose release is near at hand, Those who desire most to be united to Thee, Those who endure the greatest sufferings, Those whose release is most remote, Those who are least remembered Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, The rich, who are now the most destitute, The mighty, who are now powerless, The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, The tepid who devoted little time to prayer, The indolent who neglected to perform good works, Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Parents who failed to watch over their children, Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talent for the service of God, Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, The popes, kings, and rulers, The bishops and their counselors, My teachers and spiritual advisors, The priests and religious of the Catholics Church, The defenders of the Holy Faith, Those who died on the battlefield, Those who fought for their country, Those who were buried in the sea, Those who died of apoplexy, Those who died of heart attacks, Those who suffered and died of cancer, Those who died suddenly in accidents, Those who died without the last rites of the Church, Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat, |
PRAYER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
May the prayer of Thy suppliant people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy departed servants and handmaids: that Thou mayest both deliver them from all their sins, and make them to be partakers of Thy redemption. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
TUESDAYS
Daily Devotion Prayers – Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
| O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: |
| My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus Mercy My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, My Jesus Mercy My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, My Jesus Mercy My spiritual and temporal benefactors, etc. My friends and neighbors, All for whom love or duty bids me pray, Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, Those whose release is near at hand, Those who desire most to be united to Thee, Those who endure the greatest sufferings, Those whose release is most remote, Those who are least remembered Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, The rich, who are now the most destitute, The mighty, who are now powerless, The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, The tepid who devoted little time to prayer, The indolent who neglected to perform good works, Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Parents who failed to watch over their children, Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talent for the service of God, Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, The popes, kings, and rulers, The bishops and their counselors, My teachers and spiritual advisors, The priests and religious of the Catholics Church, The defenders of the Holy Faith, Those who died on the battlefield, Those who fought for their country, Those who were buried in the sea, Those who died of apoplexy, Those who died of heart attacks, Those who suffered and died of cancer, Those who died suddenly in accidents, Those who died without the last rites of the Church, Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat, |
PRAYER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
May the prayer of Thy suppliant people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy departed servants and handmaids: that Thou mayest both deliver them from all their sins, and make them to be partakers of Thy redemption. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Daily Devotion Prayers – The Litany of the Saints
| Lord, have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us, Christ, graciously hear us. |
| God, the Father of heaven, Have mercy on us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. |
| Holy Mary, Pray for us. Holy Mother of God, Pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, Pray for us. |
| Saint Michael, Pray for us. Saint Gabriel, Pray for us. Saint Raphael, Pray for us. All ye holy angels and archangels, Pray for us. All ye holy orders of blessed spirits, Pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, Pray for us. Saint Joseph, Pray for us. All ye holy patriarchs and prophets. Pray for us. Saint Peter, Pray for us. Saint Paul, Pray for us. Saint Andrew, Pray for us. Saint James, Pray for us. Saint John, Pray for us. Saint Thomas, Pray for us. Saint James, Pray for us. Saint Philip, Pray for us. Saint Bartholomew. Pray for us. Saint Matthew, Pray for us. Saint Simon, Pray for us. Saint Thaddeus, Pray for us. Saint Matthias, Pray for us. Saint Barnabas, Pray for us. Saint Luke, Pray for us. Saint Mark, Pray for us. All ye holy apostles and evangelists, Pray for us. All ye holy disciples of our Lord. Pray for us. All ye holy Innocents, Pray for us. Saint Stephen, Pray for us. Saint Lawrence, Pray for us. Saint Vincent, Pray for us. Saints Fabian and Sebastian, Pray for us. Saints John and Paul, Pray for us. Saints Cosmas and Damian, Pray for us. Saints Gervase and Protase, Pray for us. All ye holy martyrs, Pray for us. Saint Sylvester, Pray for us. Saint Gregory, Pray for us. Saint Ambrose, Pray for us. Saint Augustine. Pray for us. Saint Jerome, Pray for us. Saint Martin, Pray for us. Saint Nicolas, Pray for us. All ye holy bishops and confessors, Pray for us. All ye holy doctors, Pray for us. Saint Anthony, Pray for us. Saint Benedict, Pray for us. Saint Bernard, Pray for us. Saint Dominic, Pray for us. Saint Francis, Pray for us. All ye holy priests and levites, Pray for us. All ye holy monks and hermits. Pray for us. Saint Mary Magdalen, Pray for us. Saint Agatha, Pray for us. Saint Lucy, Pray for us. Saint Agnes, Pray for us. Saint Cecily, Pray for us. Saint Catherine, Pray for us. Saint Anastasia, Pray for us |
| All ye holy virgins and widows, Pray for us. All ye holy men and women, Saints of God, Make intercession for us. |
| Be merciful, Spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Lord. |
| From all evil, O Lord, deliver us. From all sin, O Lord, deliver us. From Thy wrath, O Lord, deliver us. From a sudden and unprovided death, O Lord, deliver us. From the snares of the devil, O Lord, deliver us. From anger, and hatred, and all ill will, O Lord, deliver us. From the spirit of fornication, O Lord, deliver us. From lightning and tempest, O Lord, deliver us. From the scourge of earthquake. O Lord, deliver us. From pestilence, famine and war, O Lord, deliver us. From everlasting death, O Lord, deliver us. |
| Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thy coming, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thy nativity, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thy baptism and holy fasting, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thy Cross and Passion, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thy death and burial, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thy holy Resurrection, O Lord, deliver us. Through Thine admirable Ascension, O Lord, deliver us. Through the coming of the Holy Spirit the Paraclete, O Lord, deliver us. |
| In the day of judgment, O Lord, deliver us. We sinners, We beseech Thee, hear us, |
| That Thou wouldst spare us, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst pardon us, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst bring us to true penance, We beseech Thee,hear us. That Thou wouldst govern and preserve Thy holy Church We beseech Thee, hear us., That Thou wouldst preserve our Aposto-lie Prelate, and all ecclesiastical orders in holy religion, We beseech Thee,hear us, That Thou wouldst humble the enemies of Thy holy Church, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst grant peace and unity to all Christian people, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst bring back to the unity of the Church all those who have strayed away, and lead to the light of the Gospel all unbelievers, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst confirm and pres-erve us in Thy holy service, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst lift up our minds to heavenly desires, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst render eternal blessings to all our benefactors, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst deliver our souls, and the souls of our brethren, relations and benefactors, from eternal damnation, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst give and preserve the fruit of the earth, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst give eternal rest to all the faithful departed, We beseech Thee, hear us. That Thou wouldst graciously hear us We beseech Thee, hear us. Son of God, We beseech Thee, hear us. |
| Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us. |
| Christ hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. |
| Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. |
| Our Father.. (silently)…. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. Amen. |
WEDNESDAYS
Daily Devotion Prayers – Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
| O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: |
| My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus Mercy My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, My Jesus Mercy My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, My Jesus Mercy My spiritual and temporal benefactors, etc. My friends and neighbors, All for whom love or duty bids me pray, Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, Those whose release is near at hand, Those who desire most to be united to Thee, Those who endure the greatest sufferings, Those whose release is most remote, Those who are least remembered Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, The rich, who are now the most destitute, The mighty, who are now powerless, The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, The tepid who devoted little time to prayer, The indolent who neglected to perform good works, Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Parents who failed to watch over their children, Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talent for the service of God, Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, The popes, kings, and rulers, The bishops and their counselors, My teachers and spiritual advisors, The priests and religious of the Catholics Church, The defenders of the Holy Faith, Those who died on the battlefield, Those who fought for their country, Those who were buried in the sea, Those who died of apoplexy, Those who died of heart attacks, Those who suffered and died of cancer, Those who died suddenly in accidents, Those who died without the last rites of the Church, Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat, |
PRAYER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
May the prayer of Thy suppliant people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy departed servants and handmaids: that Thou mayest both deliver them from all their sins, and make them to be partakers of Thy redemption. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
THURSDAYS
Daily Devotion Prayers – Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
| O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: |
| My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus Mercy My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, My Jesus Mercy My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, My Jesus Mercy My spiritual and temporal benefactors, etc. My friends and neighbors, All for whom love or duty bids me pray, Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, Those whose release is near at hand, Those who desire most to be united to Thee, Those who endure the greatest sufferings, Those whose release is most remote, Those who are least remembered Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, The rich, who are now the most destitute, The mighty, who are now powerless, The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, The tepid who devoted little time to prayer, The indolent who neglected to perform good works, Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Parents who failed to watch over their children, Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talent for the service of God, Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, The popes, kings, and rulers, The bishops and their counselors, My teachers and spiritual advisors, The priests and religious of the Catholics Church, The defenders of the Holy Faith, Those who died on the battlefield, Those who fought for their country, Those who were buried in the sea, Those who died of apoplexy, Those who died of heart attacks, Those who suffered and died of cancer, Those who died suddenly in accidents, Those who died without the last rites of the Church, Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat, |
PRAYER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
May the prayer of Thy suppliant people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy departed servants and handmaids: that Thou mayest both deliver them from all their sins, and make them to be partakers of Thy redemption. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Daily Devotion Prayers – The Prayer of Saint Gertrude
| Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, for those in my own home, and in my family. Amen.” |
St. Gertrude the Great is invoked often, for prayers for the poor souls in purgatory. She had a deep empathy for those souls in purgatory, and would ask God at each mass to have mercy on them. God would reply to St. Gertrude that He would use whatever was offered to Him for the faithful departed, according to His inclination to show pardon & mercy. t. Gertrude was a Benedictine and mystic writer. She had the gift of miracles and prophecy. Jesus revealed to her His infinite love, and asked her to spread it, with love, for the suffering and for sinners.
FRIDAYS
TO THE QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY
Queen of the most holy Rosary, in these times of such brazen impiety, manifest thy power with the signs of thine ancient victories, and from thy throne, whence thou dost dispense pardon and graces, mercifully regard the Church of thy Son, His Vicar on earth, and every order of clergy and laity, who are sore oppressed in the mighty conflict.
Do thou, who art the powerful vanquisher of all heresies, hasten the hour of mercy, even though the hour of God’s justice is every day provoked by the countless sins of men.
For me who am the least of men, kneeling before thee in supplication, do thou obtain the grace I need to live righteously upon earth and to reign among the just in heaven, the while in company with all faithful Christians throughout the world, I salute thee and acclaim thee as Queen of the most holy Rosary:
Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
Daily Devotion Prayers – Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
| O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: |
| My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus Mercy My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, My Jesus Mercy My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, My Jesus Mercy My spiritual and temporal benefactors, etc. My friends and neighbors, All for whom love or duty bids me pray, Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, Those whose release is near at hand, Those who desire most to be united to Thee, Those who endure the greatest sufferings, Those whose release is most remote, Those who are least remembered Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, The rich, who are now the most destitute, The mighty, who are now powerless, The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, The tepid who devoted little time to prayer, The indolent who neglected to perform good works, Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Parents who failed to watch over their children, Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talent for the service of God, Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, The popes, kings, and rulers, The bishops and their counselors, My teachers and spiritual advisors, The priests and religious of the Catholics Church, The defenders of the Holy Faith, Those who died on the battlefield, Those who fought for their country, Those who were buried in the sea, Those who died of apoplexy, Those who died of heart attacks, Those who suffered and died of cancer, Those who died suddenly in accidents, Those who died without the last rites of the Church, Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat, |
PRAYER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
May the prayer of Thy suppliant people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy departed servants and handmaids: that Thou mayest both deliver them from all their sins, and make them to be partakers of Thy redemption. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
SATURDAYS
Daily Devotion Prayers – Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
| O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: |
| My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus Mercy My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, My Jesus Mercy My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, My Jesus Mercy My spiritual and temporal benefactors, etc. My friends and neighbors, All for whom love or duty bids me pray, Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, Those whose release is near at hand, Those who desire most to be united to Thee, Those who endure the greatest sufferings, Those whose release is most remote, Those who are least remembered Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, The rich, who are now the most destitute, The mighty, who are now powerless, The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, The tepid who devoted little time to prayer, The indolent who neglected to perform good works, Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Parents who failed to watch over their children, Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, The worldly minded, who failed to use their wealth and talent for the service of God, Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, The popes, kings, and rulers, The bishops and their counselors, My teachers and spiritual advisors, The priests and religious of the Catholics Church, The defenders of the Holy Faith, Those who died on the battlefield, Those who fought for their country, Those who were buried in the sea, Those who died of apoplexy, Those who died of heart attacks, Those who suffered and died of cancer, Those who died suddenly in accidents, Those who died without the last rites of the Church, Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat, |
PRAYER
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious.
P. The Lord be with you.
S. And with thy spirit.
May the prayer of Thy suppliant people, we beseech Thee, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy departed servants and handmaids: that Thou mayest both deliver them from all their sins, and make them to be partakers of Thy redemption. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine on them. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for England:
O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon England thy “Dowry” and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in you. By you it was that Jesus our Saviour and our hope was given unto the world; and He has given you to us that we might hope still more. Plead for us your children, whom you did receive and accept at the foot of the Cross, O sorrowful Mother. Intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the Chief Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son. Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith fruitful in good works we may all deserve to see and praise God, together with thee, in our heavenly home. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel:
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly Hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Mother Teresa’S Prayer for Priests:
Mary, Mother of Jesus,
throw your mantle of purity over our priests.
Protect them, guide them, and keep them in your heart.
Be a Mother to them,
especially in times of discouragement and loneliness.
Love them and keep them belonging completely to Jesus.
Like Jesus, they, too, are your sons,
so keep their hearts pure and virginal.
Keep their minds filled with Jesus,
and put Jesus always on their lips,
so that he is the one they offer to sinners and to all they meet.
Mary, Mother of Jesus, be their Mother,
loving them and bring them joy.
Take special care of sick and dying priests,
and the ones most tempted.
Remember how they spent their youth and old age,
their entire lives serving and giving all to Jesus.
Mary, bless them and keep a special place for them in your heart.
Give them a piece of your heart,
so beautiful and pure and immaculate,
so full of love and humility,
so that they, too, can grow in the likeness of Christ.
Dear Mary, make them humble like you, and holy like Jesus. Amen.
Prayer to my Guardian Angel:
Angel of God’s light, whom God sends as a companion for me on earth, protect me from the snares of the devil, and help me to walk always as a child of God, my Creator.
Angel of God’s truth, whose perfect knowledge serves what is true, protect me from deceits and temptations. Help me to know the truth, and always to live the truth.
Angel of God’s love, who praises Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, who sacrificed His life for love of us, sustain me as I learn the ways of Divine love, of sacrificial generosity, of meekness and lowliness of heart.
Thank You, my heavenly friend, for your watchful care. At the moment of my death, bring me to heaven, where the one true God, Who is light, Truth and Love, lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
O salutáris hôstia:
| O salutáris hôstia Quae caeli pandis óstium Bella premunt hostilia Da robur, fer uxilum |
Uni Trinóque Domino Sit sempitérna gloria Qui vitam sine término Nobis donet in pátria. |
Tantum ergo Sacraméntum Venerémur cérnui: Et antiquum documéntum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides suppleméntum Sénsuum deféctui. |
Genitori, Genitoque, Laus et jubilatio. Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio; Procedénti ab utroque; Compar sit laudátio. |
You have given your people bread from heaven.
The bread which is full of all goodness.
Let us pray: O God, who in this wonderful sacrament has left us a memorial of your passion,
Help us so to reverence the sacred mysteries of your body and blood that we may always experience in our lives the effects of your redemption.
Who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
The Divine Praises:
Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus.
Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be His Most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy.
Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her Glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints
O Sacrament most Holy:
O Sacrament most Holy,
O Sacrament Divine,
All praise and all thanksgiving,
Be every moment Thine. (3x)
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