DEAR HOLY SOULS FAMILY AND PRAYER PARTNERS, I WILL POST 2 VERSIONS OF THE NOVENA FOR THE POOR HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY.LET US NOT THINK THAT 1 PRAYER IS MORE EFFICACIOUS THAN THE OTHER, BECAUSE THAT WILL MAKE OUR PRAYER SUPERSTITIOUS. A SIMPLE PRAYER SAID IN A STATE OF GRACE, WITH A CONTRITE HEART, SORROW FOR SIN, AND PERFECT LOVE FOR GOD AND NEIGHBOR (THE POOR SOULS INCLUDED), HAS MANIFOLD BENEFITS FOR THE POOR HOLY SOULS.
“The holy souls are eager for the prayers of the faithful, which can gain indulgences for them. Their intercession is powerful. Pray unceasingly. We must empty purgatory!”
– St. Padre Pio
VERSION 1 BY ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI
Day 1
Short Reflection: Manifold are the sufferings, which those blessed souls must endure, but the greatest of all is the reflection that their sins in life are the cause of their present torments.
Prayer: Jesus, my Savior I have so often deserved to be cast into Hell how great were 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.
(Pray 1 Our Father and 1 Hail Mary and Prayer to Our Suffering Savior for the Holy Souls in Purgatory)
Prayer to Our Suffering Savior 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.
(Recommend yourself to the Souls in Purgatory and mention your intentions here)
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.
VERSION 2
(To be prayed for 9 days)
CROWN OF SUFFRAGES FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
My Jesus,
for that copious sweat of blood
You shed in the Garden of Gethsemane,
have mercy on my relatives
who are suffering in Purgatory.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
My Jesus,
for the humiliations and cruel treatment
You suffered at the tribunal of Pontious Pilate,
have mercy on the souls of our beloved dead
who are hoping to be glorified in Your kingdom.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
My Jesus,
for the crown of thorns that pierced Your head,
have pity on the most abandoned souls,
those deprived of suffrages,
and those who are still far
from being freed from the pains of Purgatory.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
My Jesus,
for the painful steps You made
as you carried the heavy cross,
have mercy on the souls
who are about to leave Purgatory;
and for the sufferings You endured
as You saw Your Mother
on the way to Calvary,
free the souls in Purgatory
who were devoted to this dear Mother.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
My Jesus,
for Your most holy body laid on the cross
for Your feet and hands pierced by nails,
for Your cruel death and
for Your side pierced by the lance,
have mercy on the poor souls
and admit them into Your heavenly kingdom.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace. Amen.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED STAND ALONE OR ADDITIONAL DEVOTIONS:
1) Holy Mass
2) Holy Rosary
3) Stations of the Cross
OTHER RECOMMENDED DEVOTIONS:
1) Stations of the Cross for the Poor Holy Souls (Files)
2) Chaplet of the Holy Souls or St. Gertrude Chaplet (Files)
3) Our Father Prayer for the Poor Holy Souls by St. Metchilde (Files)
4) Office of the Dead or Litany for the Poor Holy Souls (Files)
5) St. Bridget Prayers (Files)
6) De Profundis
De Profundis (TO BE PRAYED FOR 9 DAYS)
"Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord;
Lord, hear my voice!
Let Your ears be attentive
to my voice in supplication:
If You, O Lord, mark iniquities,
Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness,
that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord;
my soul trusts in His word.
My soul waits for the Lord
more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn,
let Israel wait for the Lord.
For with the Lord is kindness,
and with Him is plenteous redemption;
And He will redeem Israel
from all their iniquities."
(1 Apostle's Creed, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and Eternal Rest)
Don't forget to offer your Confession, daily attendance at mass, and reception of the Holy Eucharist for the Poor Holy Souls in Purgatory!
May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace...amen....