# Fourth Day of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
*2021-08-20*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke pray the fourth day of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, offering prayers for those who do not believe in God and for souls in purgatory.

## Opening and Invitation

Bill welcomes listeners to Catholic Conscience 2.0 and mentions a recent comment from a listener who is critical of the Church. He invites anyone who has a grievance with the Church to come on the show and speak, asking that they refrain from disruptive noises.

## Opening Prayer of the Chaplet

Bill leads the opening prayer of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy:

“Lord, by the precious blood which the Son gave on the Cross, cleanse the souls in purgatory, especially those richest in merit. May they attain the throne of glory. Amen.”

He then recites the traditional prayers of the Chaplet: the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed.

## The Chaplet Prayers

Bill and John pray the repeated “Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, for the salvation of the world. Have mercy on us and on the whole world,” three times, followed by the refrain “Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

## Prayer for Those Who Do Not Believe

Bill prays for the souls who do not yet know God:

“Most compassionate Jesus, light of the whole world, receive into your merciful heart the souls who do not believe in God and those who have not yet known you. Draw them into the light of the Gospel, that they may share in your boundless mercy. Amen.”

## Litany of Divine Mercy

John leads a short litany based on the words Jesus gave to Saint Faustina, repeatedly responding, “I trust in you, Lord, by your mercy.” The litany emphasizes God’s infinite compassion and the hope of salvation for all.

## Closing Prayer and Final Blessing

Bill concludes with a prayer to the Holy Mother of God, asking St. Joseph’s intercession for souls in purgatory, especially children. He then offers a final prayer of sacrifice for the conversion of sinners, invoking Our Lady of Fatima’s message. The episode ends with a brief thank‑you and a blessing.

*May the mercy of Christ draw even those who have never known Him into the light of salvation.*