# Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Prayers for Priests and Religious
*2021-07-02*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead the Thursday devotion, praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, indulgence prayers for the souls in purgatory, and a special intention for the priests and religious, followed by the Litany of Divine Mercy.

## Opening and Welcome

Bill greets listeners and notes that July is dedicated to the Body and Blood of Christ. He welcomes John O'Rourke and a few participants, including Anya, and mentions the upcoming Zoom meeting for the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.

## Indulgence Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

John leads the traditional Thursday indulgence prayer, invoking the precious Blood of Christ to deliver the souls in purgatory. The prayer asks that the faithful may share in the divine sacrifice of the Eucharist and obtain mercy for the departed.

## Opening Prayer and the Rosary for the Sick

Bill recites the opening prayer, praising the source of life and mercy. The group then says the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Psalm 130 (De Profundis) for the souls in purgatory, followed by the Apostles’ Creed.

## Prayer for Priests and Religious (Day Two of the Novena)

Bill offers a specific intention for the souls of priests and religious, asking that God’s merciful gaze rest upon them, that they may be strengthened in their ministry, and that their example may lead others to salvation.

## Litany of Divine Mercy

John leads the Litany of Divine Mercy, repeatedly invoking “Divine Mercy, I trust in you” while recalling the various ways mercy flows from the Father through Christ to the Church, the sacraments, and all creation.

## Concluding Prayer from Fatima

The episode ends with the simple Fatima prayer for the conversion of sinners and reparation to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling the upcoming 104th anniversary of the 1917 apparitions.

*May we entrust ourselves to Divine Mercy, especially for the priests, religious, and all souls in purgatory.*