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Prayer For the
Souls in Purgatory |
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We believe in praying
for souls in purgatory. The faithful on earth can assist
those being purified—for example, by their prayers and
by the saying of Mass.
History:
The
Catechism of the Catholic Church
defines purgatory as a "purification, so as to achieve
the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven,"
which is experienced by those "who die in God’s grace
and friendship, but still imperfectly purified" (CCC
1030). It notes that "this final purification of the
elect . . . is entirely different from the punishment of
the damned" (CCC 1031). The purification of the souls in
purgatory is necessary because, as Scripture teaches,
nothing unclean will enter the presence of God in heaven
(Rev. 21:27).
While we may die with
our mortal sins forgiven, there can still be many
impurities in us, specifically venial sins and the
temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven.
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Prayers for the
Souls in Purgatory
(Feast – November 2) |
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O HOLY SOULS in
Purgatory,
Who are the certain heirs of heaven,
Souls most dear to Jesus
As the trophies of his Precious Blood,
And to Mary, Mother of Mercy,
Obtain for me through your 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 languish in your prison of pain
And long to be delivered
In order to praise and glorify God in heaven,
By your unfailing pity help me at this time,
(particularly …)
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That I may obtain
relief
And assistance from
God.
In gratitude for your intercession
I offer to God on your behalf
The satisfactory merits of all my works
And sufferings of this day
(week, month, or whatever space of time you wish
to designate.) |
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Attend Holy Mass and have a Mass offered for them,
if possible. Offering of the Precious Blood and the
Way of the Cross are also powerful means of helping
them and obtaining their help. |
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and the Saints |
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and the Eucharist |
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Discover the origin of your favorite prayer. We might
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Novenas:
Learn how
to say a novena in honor of your favorite
Saint. |
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