Sweet Apple Pie (Sparkles request)
Marian Consecration
I decided to repost the consecration formula that we use for our children at the time of their baptism. It is renewed every year at the anniversary of their baptismal vows. We also use the St. Louis de Montfort’s formula for Total Consecration.
Father SO re-created this consecration booklet with colored pictures.
ACT OF CONSECRATION OF A CHILD TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
this is the formula used by our FSSP Priests
Blessed Virgin Mary, * Queen of Heaven and Earth, * to your Immaculate Heart,* the channel of all graces, * we consecrate this child * whom we have received from God’s goodness.
We offer him [her] to you * that you may present him [her] to Your Divine Son, * that you may take him [her] under your loving, maternal protection,* that you may preserve him [her] from dangers, * that you may keep him [her] from all sin, * that you may make him [her] grow in piety * and in all virtue * so that he [she] may always be worthy * to call himself [herself] your child.
May he [she] grow daily in wisdom and in grace, * may he [she] go through life having you always as his [her] refuge and mother. * May all virtues shine in him [her] * and may he [she] never offend your maternal Heart.
May the Eternal Father always look upon him [her] with delight * and see in him [her] * a ray and reflection of your Immaculate Beauty.
And as today he [she] gladdens our home, * so may he [she] one day gladden the Eternal Home * which we pray will be his [hers]. Amen.
Below is the original booklet for consecration. I’m unable to locate where the booklet can be purchased.
This Consecration booklet has been given a Nihl obstat, Imprimi potest, and an Imprimatur.
How to Consecrate a Child to Our Lady
This is printed on the back cover of the booklet.
Parents who wish to consecrate their child to the Blessed Mother of God should carry the infant to her altar or shrine. They may authorize the Godparents to this immediately after Baptism, or do i themselves soon after Baptism, for instance, on the First Saturday or on some Feast of our Blessed Lady. There they should dedicate and offer the child to Mary Immaculate, begging her to accept the child as her own property, so that the child may ever enjoy Mary’s special maternal protection throughout life and at the hour of death.
The parents should promise Our Lady to raise the child in truly Christian manner and to instill in it from the earliest infancy a tender love for Jesus and Mary. If possible the family Rosary should be recited daily in the home.
On the day of the consecration it would be fitting for the mother, in token of her surrender of her little one to the Queen of Heaven, to have offered, as her two turtle doves, a Mass and an alms in Our Lady’s honor for the child’s temporal and eternal welfare. She should pray like Queen Blanche of Castile for her son, St. Louis of France – that the child may ever preserve its Baptismal innocence. Let her likewise ask that if this grace is ever lost through mortal sin, it may be regained through the immediate, or at least through final repentance.
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Melody at Blossoming Joy has listed another formula for Consecration.
Consecration of a Child to Mary
Holy Mary, Mother of God and Mother of all faithful, I place my little child under your mothering protection. To you I completely consecrate him – body and soul. Take him under your care and keep him always. Protect him in his infancy and keep him sound in body and mind. Guard over his youth and keep his heart pure, his thoughts ever holy and directed to God and spiritual things. Protect him always throughout life – in his joys and sorrows, in his dealings with others. Always and in all things be a true mother to him, Mary, and preserve him. I commend him entirely to you. Remember Mother Mary, that through this act of consecration he is by a special claim your child as well as mine; guard him and keep him as your property and possession. Amen.
— From a Catholic Mother’s Manual prayer book (1941) by A. Francis Coomes, S.J.
Rainbow Cupcakes
these are a wonderful reminder of st. cecilia and the colors of piety.
the rainbow cake is a family favorite. we decided to make these JOYfilled cupcakes instead. the inspiration can be found here.
cupcakes:
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yellow or white cake mix
prep the cake as specified on the box. we used 3 boxes since we had plan to bake these for a parish girls bake sale.
divide the cake into 6 bowls. we used a little over one cup per bowl. add icing coloring to the bowls. one color per bowl. a little goes a long way.
fill the cupcake liners with the different colors. we used a table spoon to layer the colors.
we filled the liners to the brim. next time we’ll try filling them with less batter.
frosting:
i always use meg’s recipe for frosting, a family fav. it’s super easy and always tasty.
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2 sticks of butter at room temp
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1 bag of powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract (to taste)
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1 tbs milk (to desired consistency)
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soften the butter with a mixer to remove all lumps
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add 3/4 of the the bag of powdered sugar
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add tsp of vanilla
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mix
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add milk until it is thick enough to stand on your spatula but thin enough to spread nicely. we like ours creamy, cool whip-like.
ice the cupcakes and decorate. we use rainbow nerds and skittles. they look cute and add some sweet and fruity flavor. i think they help make the rainbow come to life.
they turned out so yummy that we decided to eat some and share some with our guests. good thing we made 3 boxes. there were 24 kids between the 3 families.
St. Cecilia ~ Piety
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coloring page – the girls were able to get a jump start on their St. Cecilia coloring page and get a little social time.
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The Colors of Piety frame – Mrs. A and Mrs. R helped the girls create a colorful piety frame.
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piety pin – Mrs. Aranas was head designer at the pin station.
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memory verse skip-it. – Mrs. P and Rose led physical exercise outside. The girls jumped/skipped to their memory verse. Father S attempted to join the girls but his boots were too big for the skip-it ring
Father L visited the girls. He spoke about All Souls Day and our role in praying for those in purgatory.
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Activity Sheet
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Piety Memory Verse
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Coloring Page – St. Cecilia
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The Golden Legend – A story for children by Jacob Voragine about the life and death of St. Cecilia.
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St. Cecilia Bio – EWTN
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St. Cecilia Bio v2 – EWTN
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St. Cecilia – Audio
Piety Pin
Piety Pins were the main craft for my last Little Flowers meeting. The girls loved the pins and were excited to share them. Many of the girls gave their pin to a loved one.
Supplies:
- multi-colored beads – ($3.99/bag) divide beads by color
- silver beads – ($2.99/bag) used as spacers
- jewelry/butterfly/french pins - found at JoAnn’s in the bead dept. ($1.99/pack)
- saint medal – ($.32 – $.60/medal)
Directions:
- straighten the safety pin
- thread the beads directly onto the safety pin. be sure that all the beads are pushed to the back side of the needle so that the side with the sharp end is without beads, free to be threaded into clothing.
- open the top ring of the medal and place the the medal onto the beaded pin.
- bend back the pin to its original form.
This craft coordinates with Father Lasance’s Colors of Piety.
the possibilities are endless!
The Colors Of Piety
Rosy Red: Zeal in hearing Mass
Scarlet Orange: Works of Charity
Bright Gold: Practice of Frequently Raising the Heart to God
Verdant Green: Sanctification of Sunday
Celestial Blue: Fervor in Prayer (daily prayers)
Violet: Self-Denial (make sacrifices and learn to be obedient)
White: Pious actions (the Rosary, the Scapular, and Eucharistic Adoration)
Colors of Piety Frame
- colored popsicle sticks – one of each color/frame (Dollar Tree Store) $1/pack (16/color)
- reg. popsicle sticks – 1 and 1/2 per frame (Dollar Tree Store) $1/pack
- scissors
- hot-glue gun
- colors of piety cards (can be printed from here)
- print colors of piety cards
- laminate cards
- trim cards
- glue one colored popsicle stick on left and right side of card, directly onto the laminated card
- glue one colored popsicle stick on top and bottom of card, directly onto the attached popsicle sticks from step #1
- glue two colored popsicle sticks onto the back side of the laminated card. glue each adjoining area.
- glue the reg. popsicle stick onto the back/bottom of the laminated card and exposed colored popsicle stick. slightly angle the popsicles stick upward. this will serve as the bottom stopper for a picture and stand for the frame.
- glue the half reg. popsicle stick onto the reg. popsicle stick that was glued in step #4.
Baby Piranha
Down By The Bay
Giving Thanks – Craft
I used this craft for Little Flowers – Perseverance & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. My family has made this a Thanksgiving/Pre-Advent Tradition.
The Gratitude Cards are intended to be used from now until the start of Advent – Nov. 28, 2010.
The the goal is for the children & family to work on preparing their hearts to receive the most wonderful gift, Jesus.
The box was decoupaged with a picture of Our Blessed Mother, Lord Jesus Christ, and/or another Saint. It can later be used as a prayer box to store the intentions of family and friends. The box can also be used for keepsakes such as Rosary, Miraculous Medal, etc. It also serves as a great gift for another. We often use the boxes to present a spiritual bouquet to someone dear.
A card is to be randomly selected from the box on a daily basis. The activity/card selected should be performed by all members of the household.
Here’s an example: “I’m Thankful for my toys.” Give some of your toys away to Goodwill so that other children may enjoy them.
The card is then placed on the hanging twine for all to see. This serves as a reminder that this task needs to be completed. It also helps to reflect on what you are giving thanks for.
I put our twine and cards over the fireplace. The kids love to see what they have completed and what they are thankful for.
Sparkles couldn’t wait to start her cards. She was even more excited when she selected the card, "I’m Thankful For Our Car." Her task was to clean the car and then go out for ice cream cones. She has never been so happy to clean the car. She rallied her sisters and went to work. I even gave a hand. I couldn’t resist their enthusiasm.
SUPPLIES:
Gratitude Cards:
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I’m Thankful for… Cards (I printed my cards from here and selected the cards that applied to my family and Catholic Faith.)
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Scrapbook cardstock (I purchased a 4.5×6 book of Thanksgiving scrapbook papers, found at Michaels)
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Scissors
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Glue/double stick tape
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Hole punch
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Twine/raffia
Gratitude Box:
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Paper box (purchased from the Dollar Store or Wal-Mart)
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Gold Spray Paint
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Holy Picture
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Foam Brush
DIRECTIONS:
Gratitude Cards:
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Print & cut the I’m Thankful for… Cards
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Trim your scrapbook paper to frame the “Thankful Cards”
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Adhere the cards to your scrapbook paper
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Hole punch the scrapbook paper with card
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Thread a piece of twine/raffia in the hole and tie onto the hanging twine for display
Gratitude Box:
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Spray paint the brown/paper box with gold spray paint
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Trim your holy picture as desired
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Adhere the picture to the box by brushing a thin layer of Mod Podge on the box.
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Brush another layer of Mod Podge over the picture and entire top surface of the box. Repeat as desired, allowing time for drying in between coats.
Father, "I will give thanks to you, O Lord, with all my heart" (Ps 138:1).
Prayers For ALL Souls
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE
FAITHFUL DEPARTED
DOUBLE / BLACK
"Unto Your faithful, O Lord, life is changed, not taken away."
The shared divine life that makes all the faithful one Mystical Body of Christ is not broken by death. Those who are born into eternal life remain our brothers and sisters in Christ. They have a debt of punishment to pay for sin, and God permits us to help them pay it. By personal sacrifices, by any personal prayer, by indulgenced prayers and good works, and especially by having Mass offered, everyone can help shorten Purgatory for relatives and friends, for unmourned derelicts, and for the persecuted of all nations who must die without the Sacraments.
This piece of artwork was created by a talented friend and fellow parishioner. She created it for the parish homeschool community. It was displayed in the narthex of the church for the entire month of November in 2008.
“Thus, we belong to the greatest family of all, the communion of saints, and are intimately united to all who share residence in the household of the faith….The limits of time and space fade away in this deep unity, and never do we feel alone or isolated. All creation is in harmony under Christ the King, whom we hail the last Sunday of this month of November.” ~Archbishop Timothy Dolan
“The poor souls, as we call them, also the faithful departed, are those who having died in God’s friendship, without unrepentant mortal sin, but who have died with still venial sins on their souls, expiate for an undetermined length of time the punishment that was still due to their sins. We call them poor souls, because they cannot merit, that’s the key word, they cannot merit for themselves. We call them the faithful departed, because although dead in body, they are very much alive in soul, having remained faithful to God before their souls left their bodies.” ~Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. – Poor Souls in Purgatory Sermon
SEQUENCE
That day of wrath, that dreadful day
When heaven and earth shall pass away,
Both David and the Sibyl say.
What terror then to us shall fall
When lo, the Judge’s steps appall,
About to weigh the deeds of all.
The mighty trumpet’s dolorous tone
Shall pierce through each sepulchral stone
And summon men before the throne.
Now death and nature in amaze
Behold the Lord His creatures raise
To meet the Judge’s awful gaze.
The book is opened, that the dead
May hear their doom from what is read,
The record of our conscience dread.
The Lord of judgment on His throne
Shall every secret thing make known,
No sin escapes that once was sown.
Ah, how shall I that day endure?
What patron’s aid can make secure,
When scarce the just themselves are sure?
O King of dreadful majesty
Who grants us grace and mercy free
Grant mercy now and grace to me.
Good Lord, who for my sinful sake
Man’s suffering flesh Yourself did take,
Please do not now my soul forsake.
In weariness my soul was sought;
Upon the cross its life was bought;
Alas, if all in vain were wrought.
O just avenging Judge, I pray
Have pity, take my sins away
Before the great accounting day.
I groan beneath crimes’ guilty pain;
My flush of shame reveals the stain
Of, sins, my God, that still remain.
All Mary’s sins You did unbind,
And mercy for the robber find;
Now fill with hope my anxious mind.
My feeble prayers can make no claim;
Yet, gracious Lord, for Your great Name
Redeem me from the quenchless flame.
At Your right hand, give me a place,
Among Your sheep, a child of grace
Far from the goats’ accursed race.
And when Your justly kindled ire
Lets sinners fall to ceaseless fire
Oh, call me to Your chosen choir.
In suppliant prayer I humbly bend,
My contrite heart like ashes rend;
Regard, O Lord, my final end.
Oh, on that day, that tearful day,
When man to judgment wakes from clay,
Do You the sinner’s sentence stay
O spare him, God, we humbly pray.
And grant to all, O Saviour blest,
Who die in You, the saints’ sweet rest. Amen.
OFFERTORY ANTIPHON
O Lord, Jesus Christ, glorious King, spare the souls of the faithful departed from the pains of hell and from the deep pit; free them from the jaws of the lion, and let them not descend into hell to be swallowed up in darkness. May Saint Michael, Your standard bearer, lead them into the holy light which You promised of old to Abraham and his posterity. V. Receive the sacrifices and prayers of praise, O Lord, which we offer for the souls of those whom we would remember this day. Grant, O Lord, that they may pass from death to life, which You promised of old to Abraham and his posterity.
Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
This Novena, written by St. Alphonsus Liguori, has different prayers for each of the 9 days, followed by the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory which is at the bottom of the section.
First Day:
Jesus, my Saviour I have so often deserved to be cast into hell how great would be my suffering if I were now cast away and obliged to think that I myself had caused my damnation. I thank Thee for the patience with which Thou hast endured me. My God, I love Thee above all things and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee because Thou art infinite goodness. I will rather die than offend Thee again. Grant me the grace of perseverance. Have pity on me and at the same time on those blessed souls suffering in Purgatory. Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Second Day:
Woe to me, unhappy being, so many years have I already spent on earth and have earned naught but hell! I give Thee thanks, O Lord, for granting me time even now to atone for my sins. My good God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. Send me Thy assistance, that I may apply the time yet remaining to me for Thy love and service; have compassion on me, and, at the same time, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Third Day:
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness, I love Thee above all things, and repent with my whole heart of my offenses against Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance. Have compassion on me, and, at the same, on the holy souls suffering in Purgatory. And thou, Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Fourth Day:
My God! because Thou art infinite goodness, I am sorry with my whole heart for having offended Thee. I promise to die rather than ever offend Thee more. Give me holy perseverance; have pity on me, and have pity on those holy souls that burn in the cleansing fire and love Thee with all their hearts. O Mary, Mother of God, assist them by thy powerful prayers.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Fifth Day:
Woe to me, unhappy being, if Thou, O Lord, hadst cast me into hell; for from that dungeon of eternal pain there is no deliverance. I love Thee above all things, O infinite God and I am sincerely sorry for having offended 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. O Mary, Mother of God, come to their assistance with thy powerful intercession.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Sixth Day:
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 offences 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.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Seventh Day:
God, Father of Mercy, satisfy this their ardent desire! Send them Thy holy Angel to announce to them that Thou, their Father, are now reconciled with them through the suffering and death of Jesus, and that the moment of their deliverance has arrived.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Eighth Day:
Oh my God! I also am one of these ungrateful beings, having received so much grace, and yet despised Thy love and deserved to be cast by Thee into hell. But Thy infinite goodness has spared me until now. Therefore, I now love Thee above all things, and I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. I will rather die than ever offend Thee. 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.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Ninth Day:
My God! How was it possible that I, for so many years, have borne tranquilly the separation from Thee and Thy holy grace! O infinite Goodness, how long-suffering hast Thou shown Thyself to me! Henceforth, I shall love Thee above all things. I am deeply sorry for having offended Thee; I promise rather to die than to again offend Thee. Grant me the grace of holy perseverance, and do not permit that I should ever again fall into sin. Have compassion on the holy souls in Purgatory. I pray Thee, moderate their sufferings; shorten the time of their misery; call them soon unto Thee in heaven, that they may behold Thee face to face, and forever love Thee. Mary, Mother of Mercy, come to their aid with thy powerful intercession, and pray for us also who are still in danger of eternal damnation.
Say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory below
Prayer to Our Suffering Saviour for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
O most sweet Jesus, through the bloody sweat which Thou didst suffer in the Garden of Gethsemani, have mercy on these Blessed Souls. Have mercy on them.
R. Have mercy on them, O Lord.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(Recommend yourself to the Souls in Purgatory and mention your intentions here)
Blessed Souls, I have prayed for thee; I entreat thee, who are so dear to God, and who are secure of never losing Him, to pray for me a miserable sinner, who is in danger of being damned, and of losing God forever. Amen.
All Souls Novena
Say once a day for nine days, starting on 24 October until the eve of All Souls Day.
O God, the Creater and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of Thy servants and handmaids departed, the remission of all their sins; that through pious supplications they may obtain the pardon they have always desired. Who livest and reignest with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.
"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." ~St. Gertrude
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