Remembering Loved Ones and the Poor Souls

Praying for the poor souls in purgatory - especially those who may have no one else to pray for them - is a special devotion for me.

Every October our family takes time to remember our departed loved ones. We usually receive mailings from various Catholic organizations asking us to list the names of our departed loved ones on a special card, and return it to them. The Passionist Monastery (Chicago IL) and the Association of Marian Helpers (Stockbridge MA) are the two orders we regularly respond to. Although we pray for our loved ones throughout the year, it is great to acknowleged them during November - the "month of poor souls."

PRAYERS FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY

O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of our departed loved ones, the remission of all their sins, that by means of our pious supplicationsk they may obtain the joys of heaven, which they have ever earnestly desired. We as this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of St. Gertrude

Eternal Father, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughthout 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

LINKS ON THE HOLY SOULS

• How to Intercede for Poor Souls (Divine Mercy)
• Eucharist and the Holy Souls in Purgatory (From author, Susan Tassone)
• Mission to Empty Purgatory
• Seven Days of Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory
• Special Prayers for the Holy Souls (Catholic Tradition)
• The Holy Souls In Purgatory (Seven Dolors)
• Christmas in July: Summer Devotions for the Holy Souls

Remember your loved ones and the poor souls . Pray for them often - It is an act of charity that you can perform for them.