Prayer for All Souls Day
The Prayer of St. Gertrude, below, is
one of the most famous of the prayers for souls in purgatory. St. Gertrude the
Great (pictured at right) was a Benedictine nun and mystic who
lived in the 13th century. According to tradition, our Lord promised her
that 1000 souls would be released from purgatory each time it is said
devoutly.
"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious
Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the masses
said throughout 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."
What is All Souls Day? All Souls Day is when the Church
commemorates and prays for the holy souls in Purgatory, undergoing purification
of their sins before entering heaven. All Souls Day is November 2nd, right
after All Saints Day. These All Souls Day Prayers relate to these themes,
including praying for those in Purgatory. More Info: All Souls Day. [sources : http://www.churchyear.net/allsoulsprayers.html
& others]
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