# Chaplet and litany of the most precious blood for lost souls
*2022-07-11*

> Bill Young and John O'Rourke lead a prayer session featuring the Chaplet and Litany of the Most Precious Blood, offered specifically for the lost souls associated with the July 4th massacre.

## Introduction to the Prayer

On Monday, July 11, 2022, Bill Young and John O'Rourke gathered for a brief but focused session of prayer. Given the limited time available, they moved quickly into the Chaplet of the Most Precious Blood, dedicating their intentions to the lost souls of the July 4th massacre.

## The Chaplet of the Most Precious Blood

The hosts meditated on the seven mysteries of the Precious Blood: the circumcision of Jesus, His agony in the Garden of Olives, the scourging at the pillar, the crowning with thorns, the road to Calvary, the crucifixion, and the piercing of His side. Through each mystery, they prayed for the grace to hate sin, to love purity, to destroy pride, and to carry their own crosses in union with Christ's passion.

Throughout the chaplet, they repeated the plea: "We beseech you, O Lord, to come to the aid of your children for whom you have been redeemed by your precious blood."

## The Litany of the Most Precious Blood

Following the chaplet, John O'Rourke led the Litany of the Most Precious Blood. This prayer invokes the saving power of Christ's blood as a source of forgiveness, purification, and victory over demons. The litany specifically asks for the blood of Christ to be the strength of martyrs, the comfort of the dying, and the means by which souls are freed from purgatory.

## Closing Prayer

The session concluded with a prayer to the Father, acknowledging that through the precious blood of His only begotten Son, all people have been redeemed. They prayed that God would continue to show mercy to the faithful so that they may obtain the full fruits of their redemption through Christ our Lord.

*The Precious Blood of Jesus is the ultimate source of redemption, purification, and hope for all souls, including those lost in tragedy.*