# Novena to Divine Mercy – Day Two: The Souls of Priests and Religious
*2018-03-31*

> In this episode Bill Young reflects on praying for the souls of priests and religious as part of the Divine Mercy Novena.

## Prayer for the Souls of Priests and Religious

Bill invites listeners to join him in praying for the souls of priests and religious who have died. He emphasizes the importance of offering prayers of mercy, especially during the Divine Mercy Novena, and encourages the faithful to remember these holy men and women in their daily prayers.

## The Meaning of the Divine Mercy Novena

He briefly explains the origins of the Divine Mercy Novena, its connection to Saint Faustina, and how the novena prepares us to receive the graces of Divine Mercy on the feast of Divine Mercy Sunday.

## How to Pray the Novena

Bill outlines the simple structure of the novena: a daily prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, a short reflection, and the intention for the souls of priests and religious. He encourages listeners to set aside a consistent time each day to pray.

*Praying for the souls of priests and religious is a powerful way to participate in the mercy of Christ.*