# Chaplet of Divine Mercy – Ninth Day for the Lukewarm Souls
*2021-07-22*

> Bill Young leads the ninth day of the Novena to Divine Mercy, praying for souls in purgatory, especially the lukewarm, and lifts up co‑host John O’Rourke in his battle with cancer.

## Opening Prayer and Vision

Bill greets listeners and mentions that John O’Rourke is unable to join due to chemotherapy side effects, asking for prayers for his health. He shares a vivid night‑time vision of dark, moving cells with one yellow light, interpreting it as a sign of a soul about to receive mercy. This image inspires his focus on the chaplet and the litany of Divine Mercy.

## Why We Pray for Souls in Purgatory

Bill explains that each day of the nine‑day novena has a specific intention. Yesterday’s day was dedicated to souls in purgatory, and today’s intention is the “lukewarm” souls who risk falling away. He emphasizes the power of indulgences attached to the chaplet, the Psalms (especially Psalm 130), and the litany, all offered for the relief of those suffering after death.

## The Chaplet and Its Prayers

Bill leads the traditional opening prayer: “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we pray… ” He then recites the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Psalm 130, followed by the Apostles’ Creed. He offers the Eucharistic prayer for the souls, asking that the Body and Blood of Christ lift the faithful to perpetual sacrifice and deliver the souls in purgatory, especially those most devoted to the mystery of divine love.

He reminds listeners that frequent communion, even if only weekly, is a great aid for the souls.

## Litany of Divine Mercy

Bill chants the litany, each line ending with the response, “I trust in you, Divine Mercy.” The verses cover Mercy’s origin in the Father, its presence in the sacraments, its protection from hell, and its role in the conversion of sinners. The litany concludes with a prayer for the “lukewarm” souls, asking that Christ’s compassion draw them into the abyss of His mercy.

## Closing Intentions

Bill prays specifically for John O’Rourke, asking the Lord to give him strength to endure his chemotherapy and side effects. He also offers a short prayer to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, recalling the anniversary of the 1917 apparitions at Fatima. Finally, he invites listeners to send comments via email and thanks them for joining the chaplet.

*Through the Chaplet of Divine Mercy we unite our prayers with Christ’s boundless compassion, especially for those whose hearts have grown lukewarm.*