# Praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and Honoring the Legion of Mary
*2021-09-03*

> Bill and John lead a Zoom prayer session honoring the 100th anniversary of the Legion of Mary, praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, for souls in purgatory, victims of Hurricane Ida, and the priests and religious.

## Welcome and Legion of Mary Anniversary

Bill greets listeners and notes the 100th anniversary of the Legion of Mary, founded by Fr. Frank Duff in Dublin in 1921. He shares a brief prayer to Fr. Duff, asking for his intercession, especially for the return of a family member to the Church. John joins, confirming the anniversary and mentioning a special Mass at St. David’s on September 17.

## Opening Prayers and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

The hosts begin with the Sign of the Cross and an opening prayer invoking the source of life, the blood and water of Christ, and divine mercy. They recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and the Apostles’ Creed together, preparing their hearts for the Chaplet.

## Prayer for Souls in Purgatory

Bill leads a prayer for the souls in purgatory, asking that the precious blood of Christ may deliver them and that any neglect on our part not hinder their praise of God. The prayer concludes with a traditional “Amen.”

## Chaplet of Divine Mercy (Day Two)

Bill and John pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, focusing on the intention{[unclear]} of the souls of priests and religious. They recall Jesus’ promise that the merciful will obtain great grace and ask for strength for those serving the Church.

## Special Prayers for Hurricane Ida Victims

John offers a prayer for the 22 souls who perished in Hurricane Ida and for all who suffered from the storm’s damage. He asks God’s merciful gaze to guide them to Paradise and to grant consolation to the living.

## Closing Litany of Divine Mercy

The group recites a litany praising Divine Mercy, affirming trust in God’s boundless compassion. They finish with a closing prayer asking that God’s mercy increase within us so we may not despair in difficult moments, and they send blessings to all listeners.

*Even when we gather virtually, God’s mercy is present, drawing us together in prayer for the Church, the suffering, and the souls in need.*