# Daily Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Prayers for Souls in Purgatory
*2021-07-11*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead a Sunday devotion with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, prayers for the souls in purgatory, and a litany of Divine Mercy, concluding with a special Fatima prayer.

## Opening and Indulgence Prayer

Bill welcomes listeners and mentions a dear friend, Peter, who recently passed away at 91. He invites John O'Rourke to join the Zoom prayer. They begin with the traditional Sunday indulgence prayer for the souls in purgatory, invoking the precious blood of Christ and asking for God's mercy on all souls.

## The Chaplet of Divine Mercy

Bill leads the opening prayer, praising the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and invoking the blood and water that flowed from Jesus' heart. The group recites the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed, followed by Psalm 130 (De Profundis). They continue with the Nicene Creed, expressing belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ.

## Prayer of Offering

The participants offer the Body and Blood of Christ for the sins of the whole world, repeatedly asking for mercy in the “sorrowful passion.” The prayer emphasizes the need for God's endless compassion for all humanity, especially sinners.

## Litany of Divine Mercy

John leads a litany where each line praises an aspect of Divine Mercy, and the response is always, “I trust in you.” The litany covers mercy’s source in the Father, its presence in the sacraments, its power to save the world, and its role in the conversion of hardened sinners.

## Fatima Prayer and Closing

Bill recites the prayer given by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917, asking for the conversion of sinners and reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He then offers a short prayer to the Holy Trinity for strength and harmony. The episode ends with a blessing and a reminder of the upcoming daily devotion for the sick.

*May the boundless mercy of Christ draw every sinner to His compassionate heart.*