The Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory is very similar to the Sorrowful Mysteries of the daily Rosary. Click Here for detailed information on how to pray the Rosary. In praying the Sorrowful Mysteries for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, just include two, brief additional prayers at the end of each Rosary Mystery. After the First Sorrowful Mystery, the Agony in the Garden, pray:
The Agony in the Garden
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Lord, Jesus Christ, through Your bloody sweat of fear that You shed on the Mount of Olives, we ask You to have Mercy on the Holy Souls in Purgatory! Deliver them from their fear and pain and console them with the Cup of Heavenly Comfort!
The Scourging at the Pillar
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord...
Lord, Jesus Christ, through Your painful Scourging which You tolerated so patiently for us sinners, we ask You to have Mercy on the Holy Souls in Purgatory! Retract from them the pain of Your Anger and give them Eternal Relief.
The Crowning with Thorns
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord...
Lord, Jesus Christ, through Your painful Crowning which You suffered so patiently for us sinners, we ask You to have mercy on the Holy Souls in Purgatory and give them the crown of Eternal Delight!
The Carrying of the Cross
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord...
Lord, Jesus Christ, through Your painful Carrying of the Cross, which You suffered so patiently for us sinners, we ask You to have Mercy on the Holy Souls in Purgatory! Remove from them the heavy burden of suffering and lead them into Eternal Peace!
The Crucifixion and Death
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord...
Lord, Jesus Christ, through Your painful Crucifixion, which You suffered so patiently for us sinners, we ask You to have Mercy on the Holy Souls in Purgatory! Turn Your Holy Face toward them and let them today be in Paradise with You!
Closing Prayer
Lord, Jesus Christ, through your five Holy Wounds and through all of Your Sacred Blood that You shed, we ask You to have Mercy on the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and in particular for our parents, relatives, spiritual guides, and benefactors! Heal their painful wounds and let them enjoy and participate fully in Your Salvation. Amen.
+JMJ+
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