A Prayer For The Souls In Purgatory
O most gentle Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the souls of Thy departed servants. Be not severe in Thy judgements, but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames. And do Thou, O Merciful Saviour, send Thy holy angels to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen.
Prayer for the Poor Souls
My Jesus, by the sorrows Thou didst suffer in Thine agony in the Garden, in Thy scourging and crowning with thorns, on the way to Calvary, and in Thy crucifixion and death, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory, and especially those that are most forsaken; do Thou deliver them from the dire torments they endure; call them and admit them to Thy most sweet embrace in Paradise. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be)
Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the divine assistance remain always with us.
And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Prayer of St. Gertrude for those in Purgatory
Eternal Father, I offer Thee 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, those in my own home and within my family. Amen.
A Prayer For The Dead
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant unto the souls of Thy departed servants full remission of all their sins, that through the help of our pious supplications they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired, Thou Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And Let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
A Prayer For Our Dear Departed
O Good Jesus, Whose loving Heart was ever troubled by the sorrows of others, look with pity on the souls of our dear ones in Purgatory. O Thou Who didst “love Thine own,” hear our cry for mercy and grant that those whom Thou hast called from our homes and hearts may soon enjoy everlasting rest in the homes of Thy Love in Heaven. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
A Prayer for Deceased Parents
O God, who hast commanded us to honor our father and our mother, in Thy mercy have pity on the souls of my father and mother and forgive them their trespasses and make me to see them again in the joy of everlasting brightness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Prayer to St. Joseph for a Soul in Purgatory
Great Saint Joseph, who hast to tenderly loved Jesus and felt so keenly the loss of His Presence during the time that thou wast in Limbo, I earnestly recommend to thee the soul of (mention name), who may at this moment be suffering in Purgatory. Be thou his consoler in that place of suffering and expiation! Deign to apply to him the pious suffrages of the faithful, particularly my own; be thou his intercessor with Jesus and Mary and obtain by thy prayers that, delivered from the bonds that hold him in captivity, he may fly to the bosom of God, there to be eternally in the enjoyment of those delights with which the elect are blessed. Amen.
Prayer to the Poor Souls in Purgatory
O holy souls in Purgatory, thou art the certain heirs of Heaven. Thou art most dear to Jesus, as the trophies of His Precious Blood, and to Mary, Mother of Mercy. Obtain for me, through thy intercession, the grace to lead a holy life, to die a happy death, and to attain to the blessedness of eternity in Heaven.
Dear suffering souls, who long to be delivered in order to praise and glorify God in Heaven, by thy unfailing pity, help me in the needs which distress me at this time, particularly (here mention your request), so that I may obtain relief and assistance from God.
In gratitude for thy intercession, I offer to God on thy behalf the satisfactory merits of my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day (week, month, or whatever space of time you wish to designate.) Amen.
The Poor Souls Novena: Prayers for Every Day
Sunday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood, which Thy divine Son Jesus shed in the Garden, deliver the souls in purgatory, and especially that one which is the most forsaken of all, bring it into Thy glory, where it may praise and bless Thee forever. Amen
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
Monday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood, which Thy divine Son Jesus shed in His cruel scourging, deliver the souls in purgatory, and among them all, especially that soul which is nearest to its entrance into Thy glory, that it may soon begin to praise Thee and bless Thee forever. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
Tuesday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood of Thy divine Son Jesus that was shed in His bitter crowning with thorns, deliver the souls in purgatory, and among hem 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. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
Wednesday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy divine Son Jesus that was shed in the streets of Jerusalem whilst He carried on His sacred shoulders the heavy burden of the Cross, deliver the souls in purgatory and especially that one which is richest in merits in Thy sight, so that, having soon attained the high place place in glory to which it is destined, it may praise Thee triumphantly and bless Thee forever. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
Thursday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Body and Blood of Thy divine Son Jesus, which He Himself on the night before His passion gave as meat and drink to His beloved Apostles and bequeathed to His holy Church to be the perpetual Sacrifice and life-giving nourishment of His faithful people, deliver the souls in purgatory, but most of all, that soul which was most devoted to the Mystery of infinite love, in order that it may praise Thee therefore, together with Thy divine Son and the Holy Spirit in Thy glory forever. Amen
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
Friday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood which Thy divine Son Jesus did shed this day upon the tree of the Cross, especially from His sacred hands and feet, deliver the souls in purgatory, and particularly the souls for whom I am most bound to pray, in order that I may not be the cause which hinders Thee from admitting it quickly to the possession of Thy glory where it may praise Thee and bless Thee forevermore. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
Saturday
O Lord God omnipotent, I beseech Thee by the Precious Blood, which gushed forth from the sacred Side of Thy divine Son Jesus in the presence and to the great sorrow of His most holy Mother, deliver the souls in purgatory, and among them all, especially that soul which has been most devout to this noble Lady, that it may come quickly into Thy glory, there to praise Thee in her, and her in Thee through all the ages. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be, Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace)
*Every Day of the Novena*
O Lord, hear my prayer.
And let my cry come unto Thee.
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful; grant unto the souls of Thy servants and handmaids the remission of all their sins; that through our devout supplications they may obtain the pardon they have always desired. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.
Eternal Rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.
Litany For The Holy Souls In Purgatory
O Jesus, Thou didst suffer and die that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Through the Agony of Thine Crown of Thorns I offer it to Thy Eternal Father that Thou wilt hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of:
My dear parents and grandparents, My Jesus, mercy and relief through Thy Sacred Wounds
My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, ect.
My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation,
My spiritual and temporal benefactors,
My friends and neighbors,
All for whom love or duty bids me pray,
Those who have offended me,
Those who have suffered disadvantage of harm through me,
Those who are especially beloved by Thee,
Those whose release is near at hand,
Those who desire most to be united to Thee,
Those who endure the greatest suffering,
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 talents in the service of God,
Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own,
Those who blasphemed and committed sacrilege without due reparation,
Those who violated the dignity of the human body and mind through impurity,
Those who are Purgatory because of me,
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 deceased priests of this diocese,
The priests and religious of the Catholic Church,
The defenders of the holy Catholic Faith,
Those who dies on the battlefield,
Those who fought for their country,
Those who were buried in the sea,
Those who died suddenly, in accidents and from other causes,
Those who died of sudden illness,
Those who suffered and died of lingering illnesses,
Those who died without the last rites of the Church,
Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours,
For those who procured abortions or aborted their children,
For those who promoted or practiced contraception,
For those who gave scandal, especially to children,
My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before Thy judgment seat.
Eternal rest grant unto all of these, O Lord; and let the perpetual light of Thine countenance shine upon them soon. Amen.
