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total_Catholic
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…in Purgatory? My mom died 7 days ago and I am just curious. Doing all I can to limit her amount of time in Purgatory. Thanks and God bless!
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mattp0625
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I am not certain there is something “official”, but there are strong prayers for this purpose.
I recommend the Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the intentions of your mother’s soul.
Saint Faustina discussed this in her diaries.
There is also a novena prayer for poor souls in purgatory. I have it in a book called “Treasury of Novenas”.
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total_Catholic
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I bookmarked the novena for the souls in purgatory. Thanks.
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pianistclare
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St. Gertrude’s Prayer is nice.
You can compose your own prayer and it’s just as “official;” as any other.
God doesn’t use a reference book.
You can compose your own prayer and it’s just as “official;” as any other.
God doesn’t use a reference book.
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jaimeleglise
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Having Masses said is very powerful. The Rosary is great, too.
Susan Tassone has written a lot on this subject.
I am sorry for your loss. God bless you.
Susan Tassone has written a lot on this subject.
I am sorry for your loss. God bless you.
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therese14
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You can offer mass intentions for her. It will lessen the time in purgatory. Sometimes three masses could even release a soul straight to heaven. But of course it depends on each person.
There is Free Mass Intention Request Form that you can fill.
There is Free Mass Intention Request Form that you can fill.
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therese14
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Fr Paul O’ Sullivan’s booklet about purgatory is most helpful.
How to avoid purgatory - Fr Paul O’ Sullivan (PDF
Read me or Rue It - Fr Paul O’ Sullivan (PDF)
There is also Chaplet of St Gertrude for Souls in Purgatory (PDF)
Basically the prayer is this:
Using ordinary rosary beads:
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 (add… For my mother), for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen
Say this through 150 rosary beads.
How to avoid purgatory - Fr Paul O’ Sullivan (PDF
Read me or Rue It - Fr Paul O’ Sullivan (PDF)
There is also Chaplet of St Gertrude for Souls in Purgatory (PDF)
Basically the prayer is this:
Using ordinary rosary beads:
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 (add… For my mother), for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home and within my family.
Amen
Say this through 150 rosary beads.
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therese14
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NOVENA FOR THE HOLY SOULS
IN PURGATORY # 2
(By Saint Alphonsus Liguori)
Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
O most sweet Jesus,
through the bloody sweat which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane,
have mercy on these Blessed Souls.
Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel scourging,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful crowning with thorns,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer in carrying Thy cross to Calvary,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter agony on the Cross,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the immense pain which Thou didst suffer in breathing forth Thy Blessed Soul,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
(State your intention(s) here while recommending yourself to the souls in Purgatory.)
Blessed Souls, I have prayed for thee;
I entreat thee, who are so dear to God,
and who are secure of never losing Him,
to pray for me a miserable sinner,
who is in danger of being damned,
and of losing God forever.
Amen.
DAY ONE
Jesus, my Saviour, I have so often deserved to be cast into hell.
how great would be my suffering if I were now cast away
and obliged to think that I myself had caused my damnation.
I thank Thee for the patience with which Thou hast endured me.
My God, I love Thee above all things
and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee
because Thou art infinite goodness.
I will rather die than offend Thee again.
Grant me the grace of perseverance.
Have pity on me and at the same time
on those blessed souls suffering in Purgatory.
Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY TWO
Woe to me, unhappy being,
so many years have I already spent on earth
and have earned naught but hell!
I give Thee thanks, O Lord,
for granting me time even now to atone for my sins.
My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee.
Send me Thy assistance,
that I may apply the time yet remaining to me
for Thy love and service;
have compassion on me, and,
at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
O Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY THREE
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness,
I love Thee above all things,
and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against Thee.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me,
and, at the same,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
And thou, Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY FOUR
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness,
I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended Thee.
I promise to die rather than ever offend Thee more.
Give me holy perseverance;
have pity on me,
and have pity on those holy souls
that burn in the cleansing fire
and love Thee with all their hearts.
O Mary, Mother of God,
assist them by thy powerful prayers.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY FIVE
Woe to me, unhappy being, if Thou, O Lord,
hadst cast me into hell;
for from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance.
I love Thee above all things,
O infinite God and I am sincerely sorry for having offended Thee again.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me,
and, at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
O Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY SIX
My Divine Redeemer,
Thou didst die for me on the Cross,
and hast so often united Thyself with me in Holy Communion,
and I have repaid Thee only with ingratitude.
Now, however, I love Thee above all things,
O supreme God;
and I am more grieved at my offences against Thee than at any other evil.
I will rather die than offend Thee again.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me, and, at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
Mary, Mother of God,
come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY SEVEN
God, Father of Mercy,
satisfy this their ardent desire!
Send them Thy holy Angel to announce to them that Thou, their Father,
are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus,
and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
IN PURGATORY # 2
(By Saint Alphonsus Liguori)
Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
O most sweet Jesus,
through the bloody sweat which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemane,
have mercy on these Blessed Souls.
Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel scourging,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer in Thy most painful crowning with thorns,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer in carrying Thy cross to Calvary,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer during Thy most cruel Crucifixion,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the pains which Thou didst suffer in Thy most bitter agony on the Cross,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
O most sweet Jesus,
through the immense pain which Thou didst suffer in breathing forth Thy Blessed Soul,
have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
(State your intention(s) here while recommending yourself to the souls in Purgatory.)
Blessed Souls, I have prayed for thee;
I entreat thee, who are so dear to God,
and who are secure of never losing Him,
to pray for me a miserable sinner,
who is in danger of being damned,
and of losing God forever.
Amen.
DAY ONE
Jesus, my Saviour, I have so often deserved to be cast into hell.
how great would be my suffering if I were now cast away
and obliged to think that I myself had caused my damnation.
I thank Thee for the patience with which Thou hast endured me.
My God, I love Thee above all things
and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee
because Thou art infinite goodness.
I will rather die than offend Thee again.
Grant me the grace of perseverance.
Have pity on me and at the same time
on those blessed souls suffering in Purgatory.
Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY TWO
Woe to me, unhappy being,
so many years have I already spent on earth
and have earned naught but hell!
I give Thee thanks, O Lord,
for granting me time even now to atone for my sins.
My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee.
Send me Thy assistance,
that I may apply the time yet remaining to me
for Thy love and service;
have compassion on me, and,
at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
O Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY THREE
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness,
I love Thee above all things,
and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against Thee.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me,
and, at the same,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
And thou, Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY FOUR
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness,
I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended Thee.
I promise to die rather than ever offend Thee more.
Give me holy perseverance;
have pity on me,
and have pity on those holy souls
that burn in the cleansing fire
and love Thee with all their hearts.
O Mary, Mother of God,
assist them by thy powerful prayers.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY FIVE
Woe to me, unhappy being, if Thou, O Lord,
hadst cast me into hell;
for from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance.
I love Thee above all things,
O infinite God and I am sincerely sorry for having offended Thee again.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me,
and, at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
O Mary, Mother of God,
come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY SIX
My Divine Redeemer,
Thou didst die for me on the Cross,
and hast so often united Thyself with me in Holy Communion,
and I have repaid Thee only with ingratitude.
Now, however, I love Thee above all things,
O supreme God;
and I am more grieved at my offences against Thee than at any other evil.
I will rather die than offend Thee again.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me, and, at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
Mary, Mother of God,
come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY SEVEN
God, Father of Mercy,
satisfy this their ardent desire!
Send them Thy holy Angel to announce to them that Thou, their Father,
are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus,
and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
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therese14
Guest
DAY EIGHT
Oh my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings,
having received so much grace,
and yet despised Thy love and deserved to be cast by Thee into hell.
But Thy infinite goodness has spared me until now.
Therefore, I now love Thee above all things,
and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee.
I will rather die than ever offend Thee.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me and,
at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
Mary, Mother of God,
come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY NINE
My God! How was it possible that I,
for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from Thee
and Thy holy grace!
O infinite Goodness,
how long-suffering hast Thou shown Thyself to me!
Henceforth, I shall love Thee above all things.
I am deeply sorry for having offended Thee;
I promise rather to die than to again offend Thee.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance,
and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin.
Have compassion on the holy souls in Purgatory.
I pray Thee, moderate their sufferings;
shorten the time of their misery;
call them soon unto Thee in heaven,
that they may behold Thee face to face,
and forever love Thee.
Mary, Mother of Mercy,
come to their aid with thy powerful intercession,
and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
Oh my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings,
having received so much grace,
and yet despised Thy love and deserved to be cast by Thee into hell.
But Thy infinite goodness has spared me until now.
Therefore, I now love Thee above all things,
and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee.
I will rather die than ever offend Thee.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance.
Have compassion on me and,
at the same time,
on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory.
Mary, Mother of God,
come to their aid with thy powerful intercession.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
DAY NINE
My God! How was it possible that I,
for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from Thee
and Thy holy grace!
O infinite Goodness,
how long-suffering hast Thou shown Thyself to me!
Henceforth, I shall love Thee above all things.
I am deeply sorry for having offended Thee;
I promise rather to die than to again offend Thee.
Grant me the grace of holy perseverance,
and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin.
Have compassion on the holy souls in Purgatory.
I pray Thee, moderate their sufferings;
shorten the time of their misery;
call them soon unto Thee in heaven,
that they may behold Thee face to face,
and forever love Thee.
Mary, Mother of Mercy,
come to their aid with thy powerful intercession,
and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.
Say the following prayers:
1 Our Father…
1 Hail Mary…
The above Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory .
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therese14
Guest
There is also Chaplet for the Holy Souls
If you don’t have the chaplet you can count using your fingers.
CHAPLET FOR THE
HOLY SOULS
How to pray the Chaplet for the Holy Souls
The devotion of the Chaplet for the Holy Souls is prayed on the most popular 59 beads Marian Rosary which is one of the Catholic Church Sacramentals.
Make the “Sign Of The Cross” on the Cross. Then say the I Believe In God…
On the 5 beads between the Cross and the medal, say,
1 Our Father…
3 Hail Mary…
1 Glory Be…
For each decade, proceed as follows:
On the large bead prior to 10 small beads, say:
“O Holy Souls
draw the fire of God’s love into my soul,
to reveal Jesus Crucified in me here on earth,
rather than hereafter in Purgatory.”
On each of the small beads, say:
“Crucified Lord Jesus,
have mercy on the souls in Purgatory.”
When you have completed all 5 decades, say 3 times the Glory Be…
If you don’t have the chaplet you can count using your fingers.
CHAPLET FOR THE
HOLY SOULS
How to pray the Chaplet for the Holy Souls
The devotion of the Chaplet for the Holy Souls is prayed on the most popular 59 beads Marian Rosary which is one of the Catholic Church Sacramentals.
Make the “Sign Of The Cross” on the Cross. Then say the I Believe In God…
On the 5 beads between the Cross and the medal, say,
1 Our Father…
3 Hail Mary…
1 Glory Be…
For each decade, proceed as follows:
On the large bead prior to 10 small beads, say:
“O Holy Souls
draw the fire of God’s love into my soul,
to reveal Jesus Crucified in me here on earth,
rather than hereafter in Purgatory.”
On each of the small beads, say:
“Crucified Lord Jesus,
have mercy on the souls in Purgatory.”
When you have completed all 5 decades, say 3 times the Glory Be…
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total_Catholic
Guest
My mom was protestant. Can I still have a Mass said for her?
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total_Catholic
Guest
Thanks for this. I have filled out the Mass Intention request form. Peace.
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Magdalen2013
Guest
There is an order of Carmelites that have their own special chaplet for the Souls in Purgatory, they send a brochure with the prayers along with the chaplets:
sistersofcarmel.com/purgatory-chaplet.php
sistersofcarmel.com/purgatory-chaplet.php
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