Thought for the Day

As we enter into the month of the Poor Souls, let us pray for all of our relatives, friends and benefactors who have died.  They are on their way to full union with the Trinity, but as yet are not purified of their sins.  Please help us pray for all of our Sisters who have passed away, too.

Lady of Mt. Carmel
with Holy Soul

Prayer for the Holy Souls

Tender God of Mercy, You so loved us that You sent Your only Son, Jesus, to be our Redeemer. In Him we have come to know You and love You. As we draw closer to You, we seek to share the Good News of Your powerful life-giving Love. In this month of the Holy Souls, we pray for all the faithful departed, and especially for the relatives, friends, and neighbors who brightened our lives.

(here pause to mention those you wish to remember)

Through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God, and of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, I commend them to Your Divine Mercy. May they welcome these souls into Your heavenly garden. Tender God of Mercy, may these souls, all who sleep in Christ, and all who seek You with a sincere heart, find in Your Presence light, happiness, and peace. Lead them into the fullness of the resurrection and gladden them with the light of Your Face. Amen.

from:    http://www.2heartsnetwork.org/poorsouls.htm