# Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Prayers for Souls in Purgatory
*2021-07-12*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, pray for the souls of priests, religious, and those in purgatory, and share a special Fatima prayer on the anniversary of the 1917 apparition.

## Opening and Monday Prayer for Souls in Purgatory

Bill welcomes listeners to Catholic Conscience 2.0 and notes that today is Monday, July 12, 2021. He begins the Monday prayer for the souls in purgatory:

"Lord God Almighty, I ask you by the precious blood which your Divine Son, Jesus, shed, to deliver the souls in purgatory, especially those nearest to the entrance of your glory, that they may begin to praise and bless you forever."

Bill and John then recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and portions of Psalm 130 and the Apostles’ Creed, offering the prayers for the faithful departed.

## Prayer of the Eucharist and the Divine Mercy Litany

The hosts continue with the Eucharistic prayer, offering the Body and Blood of Christ for the sins of the world and asking for mercy. They then pray the Litany of Divine Mercy, responding together with the refrain “Eternal Father, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

Bill repeats the refrain several times, emphasizing the boundless mercy of God.

## Day Two: Prayers for Priests and Religious

Bill explains that today is Day Two of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, dedicated to the souls of priests and religious. He prays:

"Most merciful Jesus, increase the graces of men and women consecrated to your service, that they may perform worthy works of mercy and glorify the Father in heaven. Eternal Father, turn your merciful gaze upon the chosen ones, endow them with strength, that they may guide others to salvation."

John joins in the response, and they conclude with a short prayer of thanksgiving.

## Fatima Prayer for Suffering and Conversion

Bill introduces a special prayer given by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917, noting that tomorrow marks the 104th anniversary of the apparition. He recites the prayer:

"O Jesus, for the love of you, for the conversion of poor sinners, and for reparations for offenses committed against the heart of Mary, we pray."

He encourages listeners to pray this prayer whenever they experience suffering, sacrifice, or need for modification, especially for those who have lost loved ones.

## Closing Prayer for the Holy Souls of Purgatory

John leads a heartfelt prayer for the Holy Souls in purgatory:

"O Holy Souls in Purgatory, most dear to Jesus, obtain for us through your intercession the grace to lead holy lives, a happy death, and the blessedness of eternity in heaven. Help us in our needs and grant us relief through God's assistance."

Bill and John thank each other, express hope to pray the rosary for the sick in a future episode, and close the podcast.

*Through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and heartfelt prayers, we unite our petitions with the intercession of the saints, seeking God's endless mercy for all souls.*