Meditation/Reflection – Souls that have been cleansed of sin by the flames of purgatory, are well aware that their sins could have condemned them to an eternity of suffering. Only through the divine grace and loving mercy of God, have they been pardoned, and spared from the Hell that they deserved. Prayer: “Oh my God! I also…

Meditation/Reflection – Slowly and painfully, the moments of their purgatorial confinement begin to pass. As they are nearing the end of their torment. Their desire to be delivered from their suffering, makes way for their need to praise God forever, and to love him even more deeply. Prayer: “God, Father of Mercy, satisfy this their ardent desire!…

Meditation/Reflection – Our prayers for the salvation and release of those in purgatory, now brings them even more pain. They now struggle greatly with guilt. Guilt born of their ingratitude for the love and passion bestowed upon them, by Jesus Christ during their life. Guilt, that his love for them still prevails, even in purgatory. While…

Meditation/Reflection – As we invoke the novena it becomes clear that without our assistance, the souls of purgatory could languish in torment even longer. Knowing that release will come one day keeps them hopeful, but not knowing when only adds to their torment. Prayer: “Woe to me, unhappy being, if Thou, O Lord, hadst cast me…

O holy saints who were married during your earthly life, whose marriage on Earth prefigured the wedding feast in Heaven, you knew how to grow in holiness through the joys and sorrows of married and family life. Intercede on my behalf that I may recognize the extraordinary in the ordinary course of family life. I…

O holy priests, monks, and nuns, who dedicated your lives to the service of God and His Church through religious vows, you were God’s hands and feet on Earth. Intercede on my behalf that I may have a greater devotion and desire to frequent the Sacraments. I ask that you place before God my petitions.…

O holy simple servants of God, who radiate holiness through your genuine humility, you embraced your identity as God’s instruments. Intercede on my behalf that I may be emptied and purified so as to be a vessel consecrated for God’s work. I ask that you place before God my petitions. (State your intentions here) St.…

O holy Doctors of the Church, who composed writings that enriched and clarified Church teaching, you used your gifts of knowledge, wisdom, and articulation to preserve the Truth of the Church throughout history. Intercede on my behalf that I may use the gifts that God has given me to bring everyone I encounter closer to…

O holy mystics, whose lives were spent in union with God through contemplative prayer and devotion, be my model of holiness through prayer. Intercede on my behalf that I may grow in perseverance in contemplative prayer. I ask that you place before God my petitions. (State your intentions here) St. Teresa of Avila, pray for…

O holy martyrs, who died for your faith as loyal servants of God, thank you for your courage and sacrifice, which helped to enable the Gospel to reach me. Intercede on my behalf that I may grow in courage and faith, that I may be steadfast in my devotion to God even in the face…

O holy Apostles, those who were first called by Jesus to be His followers, you demonstrate what it means to be a true disciple of Christ. Intercede on my behalf that I may be more disposed to the Spirit you received at Pentecost, so that I may be eager to grow as a disciple of…

O holy angels, who have been steadfast servants of God since before the world was formed, watch over us and guide us in our everyday lives that we may grow in holiness. Intercede on my behalf that I may grow in fortitude to always choose to follow God as you have. I ask that you…

O holy Mary, Mother of God and Mother of the Church, be my mother and guide me to a life of holiness that I may one day join you and your Son in Heaven for all eternity. Intercede on my behalf that I may be a student of your humility and purity. I ask that…

The Sorrowful Mysteries1 The Sign of the Cross 1 Hail Mary Hail! Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, my Mother Mary, hail! At your feet I humbly pray and offer you a crown of blood-red roses, in remembrance of the passion of your divine Son. Each ten bound together, recalling to you a sorrowful mystery,…