# Chaplet of Divine Mercy for the Souls Who Have Separated from the Church
*2021-06-30*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead the fifth day of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy novena, praying for souls who have left the Church and offering the traditional prayers of the devotion.

## Welcome and Intentions

Bill greets listeners and introduces John, noting that they will be praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. He mentions a friend, Anya, who is facing serious heart blockage and asks for prayers for her health.

## Opening Prayer and Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

The hosts begin with an opening prayer invoking the source of life and the ocean of mercy. They then pray a specific intention for the souls in purgatory, especially those for whom they have a personal connection, asking that no obstacle hinder their praise of God.

## The Chaplet: Our Father, Hail Mary, and Psalms

Bill and John recite the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Psalm from the chaplet (Psalm 130). They continue with the Apostles’ Creed, affirming the core tenets of the faith.

## The Eternal Father Prayer (The Chaplet’s Core)

They repeat the Eternal Father prayer, offering the body and blood of Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the mercy of the whole world. The prayer is said three times, as prescribed for each decade of the chaplet.

## Litany of Divine Mercy

Bill leads the Litany of Divine Mercy, repeating the refrain “I trust in you, O Divine Mercy” with the various titles of mercy that St. Faustina recorded. The litany emphasizes God’s boundless compassion for sinners, the dying, and all of creation.

## Special Intention for Those Who Have Separated from the Church

The hosts pray a specific intention asking the Lord to draw to Himself those who have separated themselves from the Church, that they may be brought back into communion and experience the mercy of Christ’s Passion.

## Closing Prayer and Farewell

They conclude with a closing prayer asking God to increase His mercy in us, especially in difficult moments, and to keep us confident in His holy will. Bill thanks John, reminds listeners they can send prayer requests by email, and wishes everyone a blessed day.

*May the infinite mercy of Christ draw all souls back into the loving embrace of the Church.*