For that reason, this devotion can easily be incorporated regularly in the family prayers, and even in the basic prayer life of a child. Through Thy most Precious Blood, kinsfolk and benefactors who have departed this life, Colorado Springs, CO My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, Jesus, have mercy! The priests and religious of the Catholic Church, my Jesus mercy! R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. and who are secure of never losing Him, Kansas City/Westwood, KS with your saints in heaven because you are so gracious. According to tradition, our Lord promised her that 1000 souls would be released from purgatory each time it is said devoutly. the lover of the salvation of mankind; Ad Orientem: Why is the Mass Celebrated Facing East? Denver, CO The mighty, who now are powerless,my Jesus mercy! Copy and paste it, adding a note of your own, into your blog, a Web page, forums, a blog comment, Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: My dear parents and grandparents, come unto Thee. The worldly-minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God, my Jesus mercy! Christian duty to show our gratitude to love and serve everyone, especially our dear ones and those who have left us with the hope of seeing God face to face. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them: For evermore with Thy saints, because Thou art gracious. The indolent, who neglected to perform good works,my Jesus mercy! Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory O Jesus, You suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. While the sacrament of penance (confession) is essential for the forgiveness of sins, purgatory may still be necessary for many of us to satisfy the temporal punishment still due for venial and forgiven mortal sins. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, 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. into the joys of Thine everlasting kingdom. O Lord, deliver them. My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, my Jesus mercy! Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. 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.". That thou wouldst release our deceased parents, Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly, Jesus, have mercy! The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness. Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory. Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.God the Holy Ghost. Lord, have mercy on us. who are departed this life, that by the intercession of Blessed Mary, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace,my Jesus mercy! My teachers and spiritual advisors, Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. The rich, who now are the most destitute,my Jesus mercy! Holy Mother of God, The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, Jesus, have mercy! That Thou wouldst hasten the day of visiting All ye Saints of God, God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. V. May they rest in peace. The worldly-minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God,my Jesus mercy! Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church,my Jesus mercy! 20 WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY 1. Holy Mary,Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. V. Absolve, O Lord, the souls of the faithful departed from every bond of sin, R. And by the help of Thy grace may they be enabled to escape the avenging . benefit the souls of your departed servants and handmaids. And let perpetual light shine on them. Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Pray the special Holy Souls Rosary. R. And let R. Amen. Although they can no longer pray for themselves, they can and do pray for us as well out of gratitude! Those who died of stroke, Through Thy Nativity, Through the coming of the Holy Ghost, the Paraclete. and crown their longing hopes with everlasting fruition, Son of God, R. Have mercy on them, O Lord. The defenders of the holy faith, Jesus, have mercy! All ye holy angels and archangels, God has given us the power and privilege to help deliver the holy souls from purgatory. Jesus have mercy. That Thou wouldst shorten the time of expiation for their sins Grant them eternal rest. Many religious believers believe in the concept of purgatory, where souls are cleansed before entering heaven. 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. My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, my Jesus mercy! Parents who failed to watch over their children,my Jesus mercy! My spiritual and temporal benefactors, God the Holy Ghost, and I want to exercise mercy toward them Praying this Litany has really moved me spiritually , and so, I intend to share it with others..Do keep me in your prayers, as I feel very left out and alone . Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. fall upon the devouring flames. Amen. From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God. The tepid, who devoted little time to prayer, Jesus, have mercy! Heavenly Father, I believe that Your love is infinite and that Your mercy knows no bounds. Saint John, inestimable Amen. Saint Gregory, ' (CCC 1032). R. But deliver us from all evil. Parents who failed to watch over their children. rest. The last day is reserved for me.. O Lord, deliver them. Deliver Them from Purgatory - My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou didst suffer in . Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me,my Jesus mercy! Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Would you prefer to share this page with others by linking to it? The tepid, who devoted little time to prayer,my Jesus mercy! Son of God. In this Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, the response after each petition is: Jesus, have mercy! All ye holy bishops and confessors, The defenders of the holy faith, my Jesus mercy! My intention is to pray this beautiful, all-encompassing Litany every day for the rest of my life. *********************************************************************** THE CATHOLIC CRUSADE - A Catholic Prayer Ministry Subscribe to The Catholic Crusade YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/thecatholiccrusade?sub_confirmation=1*Remember to click the Notification Bell (next to the Subscribe button) to be notified each time we upload a new prayer video. and hear the prayer of the good thief, Spare them, O Lord. Lord, have mercy on us. Souls, O Lord. Springdale, AR rest. O Lord, deliver them. Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.God the Son, Redeemer of the world. The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, my Jesus mercy! FSSP International Purgatory: Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints 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. Through the multitude of Thy tender mercies, Through Thy most bitter Through Thy most Sacred Wounds, The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness,my Jesus mercy! All ye holy virgins and widows, All for whom love or duty calls me to pray, Jesus, have mercy! May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. and grant them the remission of all their sins, Thou wouldst receive them Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory - YouTube O Jesus, make my heart sensitive to all the sufferings How to pray for the holy souls in purgatory - Catholic Digest The defenders of the holy faith,my Jesus mercy! Christ, graciously Editors Note: Dear faithful friends and readers, on this All Souls Day (the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed) during this year of mercy, and throughout the month of November, which the Church dedicates to the deceased, we invite you to join us in praying this litany for the holy souls in purgatory (one of several commonly available for private use). God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. What better gift can we give them than our prayers? world, The rich, who are now the most destitute, 3. Mary has a spec." Catholic Gentle Woman on Instagram: "Many saints were confident of Our Lady's intercession for the souls in Purgatory. of the faithful departed. All ye holy apostles and evangelists, God the Holy Spirit, Christ, graciously hear us. Los Angeles, CA Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory - YouTube Wigratzbad Seminary I am grateful for being able to pray this lovely prayer. The deceased priests of this diocese,my Jesus mercy! Amen. Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, my Jesus mercy! R. of Thy grace may they be enabled to escape. to a place of refreshment, St. Joseph Shows Us the Love & Dignity of Work, The Real Marie Antoinette | feat.