Amen. O Lord, deliver them. Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them. (CCC 1032). We beseech Thee, hear us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. Souls, O Lord. Deliver Them from Purgatory - My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou didst suffer in . Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them. Pray for the Souls Tacoma, WA The popes, kings, and rulers, Use the following Prayers where indicated. Litany for the Souls in Purgatory (For private use only.) 4. deliver the souls in purgatory, and among them all, particularly that soul which is in the greatest need of our prayers in order that it may not long be delayed in praising Thee in Thy glory, and blessing Thee forever. us. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, All Rights Reserved. That Thou wouldst be pleased to have mercy on those of whom no especial remembrance is made on earth. LITANIES Litanies for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Long Version For Private Use Only. My Jesus, mercy. Christ, graciously hear us. O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Those who are especially beloved by you, Jesus, have mercy! Amen. The popes, kings and rulers, my Jesus mercy! Amen. Christ, hear us. O Lord, deliver Holy Mary,Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Those who died suddenly in accidents,my Jesus mercy! My godparents and sponsors of confirmation, my Jesus mercy! Here is the traditional prayer to St. Gertrude: "Eternal Father, I offer You the most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for all sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family. Have mercy on the The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace,my Jesus mercy! My spiritual and temporal benefactors, my Jesus mercy! From all evil, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy Saints, because Thou art gracious. Dallas, TX 3. The deceased priests of this diocese,my Jesus mercy! Exercising your muscle of abnegation can help you draw closer to God in holiness. R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. Holy Mary , O God, the author of mercy, Saint Catherine, Amen. These amazing revelations all emphasize the wonderful relief, which the souls in Purgatory receive from prayers, penance, almsgiving and especially from the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for them. Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. The defenders of the holy faith, my Jesus mercy! through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.Holy Trinity, one God. Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. V. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. ever consumed with burning love. R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. Most children know what it is like to have time out for behaving badly, and how happy they can be if they are let out early, or if another sibling may be allowed to come in and keep them company. Beautiful litany which covers all suffering souls in purgatory. relations, friends, and benefactors, from the pains of Purgatory. Book Description Tireless advocate for the holy souls in purgatory, Susan Tassone, invites you to join her in the call to action from St. Pio to empty purgatory. The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly,my Jesus mercy! Those who were determined to see Christ put to death in His Passion showed both ignorance and arrogance. All who die in Gods grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. (CCC 1030), This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: Therefore Judas Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin. Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Through Thine ignominious death, by which Those who fought for their country, Ottawa, ON She once waded in the Trevi Fountain! 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. and of losing God forever. Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, my Jesus mercy! Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy saints, because Thou art gracious. All ye holy doctors,Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. All ye holy virgins and widows, Lord, have mercy on us. Those whose release is near at hand, my Jesus mercy! 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. Thank you for sharing. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on the Amen, O Lord, who art ever merciful and bounteous with Thy gifts, look down upon the suffering souls in purgatory. R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. My spiritual and temporal benefactors, Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Also, as Patrick Madrid, the well known author and lecturer, has noted, the degree of grace with which we bear our own misfortunes, offering them up to God for the forgiveness of sins, can shorten whatever time in purgatory we ourselves might face. The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness,my Jesus mercy! Thy faithful detained in the receptacles of sorrow, And let the perpetual light shine upon them. into the joys of Thine everlasting kingdom. My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, my Jesus mercy! All ye holy bishops and confessors, Through Thy most Sacred Wounds, R. In addition to our online work, our mission provides financial support to Catholic schools and education, various national Catholic charities, local Catholic religious organizations, pro-life ministries, and local food banks, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters. Lord, have mercy on us. Those who died of apoplexy,my Jesus mercy! The deceased priests of this diocese, my Jesus mercy! Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. They know for certain they are bound for heaven! The poor, who did not seek the treasures of heaven. The worldly-minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God,my Jesus mercy! and the Lover of the salvation of men, Thank you for composing this most meaningful prayer for the holy souls in purgatory. Be merciful, R. But deliver us Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Saint Peter, Montreal, QC And let the perpetual light shine upon them. St. Paul wrote those of being saved yet so as through fire (1 Cor 3:15), and whether or not the soul endures a literal fire, its purification does involve suffering. From Thy wrath, My friends and neighbors, my Jesus mercy! Design by Perceptions Studio. Saint Ambrose, Here are two other good prayers for souls in purgatory: Keep in mind, however, that for the souls in purgatory there is great joy as well as pain. desired. God the Father of Heaven, Speaking of charity, this prayer below, known as the Heroic Act of Charity is especially powerful, calling to mind as it does an especially powerful intercessor with our Lord, His Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary: Heavenly Father, in union with the merits of Jesus and Mary, I offer to You for the sake of the poor souls all the satisfactory value of my works during life, as well as all that will be done for me after death. Prayer For The Souls In Purgatory And God's Children Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Look into the hearts of your children, Lord, and allow us to feel your mercy through all your miracles. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, to pray for us miserable sinners, Those who were buried in the sea,my Jesus mercy! Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Son of God. My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat. Hear them, O Lord. Thou hast destroyed our death. May they soon be united with Thee and hear those blessed words which will call them to their heavenly home: "Come, blessed of My Father, take possession of the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.". in order that it may not long be delayed. *Our Mission Statement*Our mission is to foster prayer and spiritual growth within the online Catholic community. Those who died on the battlefield,my Jesus mercy! Lord, have mercy on us. Priest Training Workshops Grant them the grace to purify their souls and to enter into Your presence and be by Your . the lover of the salvation of mankind; God the Son, Redeemer of the world, The rich, who now are the most destitute. window.open('litanies3b-popup.htm','popjack','toolbar=no,location=no,directories=no,status=no,menubar=no,resizable=yes,copyhistory=no,scrollbars=yes,width=800,height=400'); Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. It is in your power to bring them relief" ( Diary of St. Faustina, 1226). All for whom love or duty bids me pray, my Jesus mercy! Lord, have mercy on us. Grant them eternal rest. Those who died suddenly in accidents, Jesus, have mercy! Qubec, QC Keep in mind, however, that for the souls in purgatory there is great joy as well as pain. For that reason, this devotion can easily be incorporated regularly in the family prayers, and even in the basic prayer life of a child. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. My teachers and spiritual advisors, my Jesus mercy! rest. Amen. Prayer to Release Souls. Christ, have mercy on us. Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory - Susan Tassone 2009-09-09 Let the saints inspire you to intercede for the holy souls in purgatory! Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: The bishops and their counselors, my Jesus mercy! Psalm 90:12. FSSP International Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: My dear parents and grandparents, my Jesus mercy! and wouldst transport them to the city of eternal peace, to the souls suffering in Purgatory, So many Souls need our help and will help us when we can no longer help ourselves to see the Face of Jesus and spend eternity resting in the Peace of Our Lord. My Jesus, make my heart like unto Your merciful Heart. Little Rock, AR The priests and religious of the Catholic Church, Jesus, have mercy! Holy Mother of God, Prayer 2. Thou Who forgavest Magdalen and didst hearken to the prayer of the thief. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. Saint John, All ye holy angels and archangels, 0 eternal God, Who besides the general precept of charity, hast commanded a particular respect to parents, kindred, and benefactors; grant, we beseech Thee, that, as they were the instruments by which Thy Providence bestowed on us our birth, education, and innumerable other blessings, so our prayers may be the means to obtain for them a speedy release from their excessive sufferings, and free admittance to Thine infinite joys. ), 2023 OUR CATHOLIC PRAYERS Those who shall die within the next 24 hours. Souls of the faithful departed. Brookville, IN November is traditionally an especially important month to pray for those in purgatory, and many visit the graves of the departed on All Souls' Day, November 2nd, as shown in this painting on the right. that there will be room in it for the needs still have to pay to fix it! Those who have offended me,my Jesus mercy! My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, my Jesus mercy! ! Amen. Those who died without the Last Rites of the Church, The bishops and their counselors,my Jesus mercy! Back to the Prayers Index Back to the Litanies Index LITANY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY # 2 (Shorter Version) The just shall be in everlasting remembrance; He shall not fear the evil hearing. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.