# Day Two of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Prayers for Priests, Religious, and Souls in Purgatory
*2021-06-11*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead the second day of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, offering prayers for souls in purgatory, especially priests and religious, and concluding with a heartfelt plea for mercy.

## Opening Invocation

Bill begins with a prayer asking for the precious blood of Christ shed on the Cross, especially for the most sacred hands and feet, and for the souls in purgatory to whom he feels most bound. He follows with a short opening prayer invoking the source of life, the fountain of mercy, and the blood and water flowing from the Heart of Jesus.

## Traditional Prayers: Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed

Bill and John alternate reciting the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed. They pause to include a brief Psalm 130‑style prayer: “Lord, hear my voice; let my supplications rise to you… I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and I hope in His word.”

## The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The hosts move through the chaplet, offering the Eternal Father the Body and Blood of Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of the whole world. They repeat the invocation of mercy several times, each time asking, “For the sake of His sorrowful passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.” The repetition emphasizes the redemptive suffering of Christ.

## Special Intentions: Priests, Religious, and Bishops

Bill declares that today’s chaplet is dedicated to the souls of priests and religious, especially those who serve in their parishes, administer the sacraments, and guide the faithful. He prays for bishops, the Pope, and for clergy struggling within their dioceses, asking that God’s merciful gaze strengthen them for their ministry.

## Meditation on Divine Mercy

John leads a series of short reflections, each beginning with “I trust in you, Divine Mercy,” and recalling the many ways God’s mercy is present: in the sacraments, in baptism, in justification, at the hour of death, and in the conversion of sinners. The repeated affirmation underscores trust in God’s boundless compassion.

## Closing Prayer and Announcements

The episode ends with a traditional prayer to the Virgin Mary, recalling the 1917 apparition at Fatima and asking for the conversion of sinners and reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart. Bill mentions the sold‑out Men’s Conference at Church Militant, expressing hope to attend next year and inviting John to join.

*May the mercy of Christ, revealed in His Passion, continually sustain and guide all who serve the Church.*