# Monday Prayers: Divine Mercy, Souls in Purgatory, and Consecration to the Immaculate Heart
*2021-10-11*

> Bill and John lead a series of prayers for the souls in purgatory, the Divine Mercy litany, and a personal consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, while reflecting on the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church.

## Opening and Thanksgiving

Bill greets listeners and shares a brief chat about recent sports events before turning to the purpose of the episode: a special Monday prayer for the souls in purgatory. He invites John to lead the opening prayer, beginning with the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Psalm 130 (De Profundis). The Psalm is recited as a plea for mercy: “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.”

## The Apostles’ Creed and the Eucharistic Offering

The hosts recite the Apostles’ Creed, affirming the core tenets of the faith. They then offer a brief Eucharistic prayer, invoking the Body and Blood of Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of the whole world, repeatedly asking, “Have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

## Litany of Divine Mercy

John leads the Litany of Divine Mercy, repeating the refrain “I trust in you” after each invocation. The litany praises Divine Mercy as the source of miracles, the light of the universe, the grace of baptism, the hope at the hour of death, and the shield from hell. Each line emphasizes trust in God’s boundless mercy.

## Monday Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory

Bill presents a special Monday prayer for the souls in purgatory: “My Jesus, by the souls who suffered in your agony in the garden, on the way to Calvary, and in your crucifixion, have mercy on the souls in purgatory, especially those most forsaken. Deliver them from terrible torments and admit them to your sweet paradise. Amen.”

He follows with a prayer of sacrifice and reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary, invoking the 1917 apparition at Fatima.

## Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The episode concludes with Bill’s personal consecration to the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima. He declares his intention to live more fully for Christ, to pray the Rosary daily, and to offer his prayers, actions, and sacrifices for the salvation of souls, following Mary’s example of peace and love.

*May we trust in Divine Mercy and unite our prayers for the souls in purgatory, offering our lives in love to Christ and His Mother.*