As to the punishment the holy souls undergo it is certain they suffer
the pain of loss, i. e., are debarred for a time through their own fault from
enjoying the vision of God in heaven. This suffering is undoubtedly keener than
any other. It is the common teaching that the holy souls undergo some pain of
sense, some positive suffering through the application of fire, and it is most
generally believed that it is a real material fire, though such has never been
defined as a dogma of faith.
Sixth Day
The holy souls are, indeed, comforted by
the recollection of the passion of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Sacrament of the
Altar, since they know they are saved by the passion of Jesus Christ, and have
received, and still receive, so much consolation from Holy Masses and Holy
Communions. Nevertheless, they are greatly pained by the recollection
of their ingratitude for these two great gifts of the love of Jesus Christ.
Prayer
O 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 offenses 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.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed
be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is
with thee, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners Now and at the hour of our
death. Amen.
Prayer to Our
Suffering Saviour for the Souls in Purgatory
V. O
most sweet Jesus, through that sweat of blood which Thou didst suffer in the
Garden of Gethsemane, have mercy on these holy souls.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord, have mercy on
them.
V. 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, have mercy on them.
V. 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, have mercy on them.
V. 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, have mercy on them.
V. 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, have mercy on them.
V. 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, have mercy on
them.
V. 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, have mercy on them.
(Here recommend yourself to the souls in Purgatory and mention the
favor you wish to obtain by this Novena.)
Blessed Souls, we have prayed for you;
we entreat you, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him,
to pray for us miserable sinners, who are in danger of being damned and of
losing God forever. Amen.
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