HYMN:
Remember those, O Lord,
Who in your peace have died,
Yet may not gain love's high reward
Till love is purified.
With you they faced death's night,
Sealed with your victory sign;
Soon may the splendor of your light
On them for ever shine.
Sweet is their pain, yet deep,
Till perfect love is born;
Their lone night-watch they gladly keep
Before your radiant morn.
Your love is their great joy
Your will their one desire;
As finest gold without alloy
Refine them in love's fire.
For them we humbly pray:
Perfect them in your love
O may we share eternal day
With them in heaven above.
PRAY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
It is believed that some individuals - after their death and personal judgement by God - find themselves not yet in a state of holiness sufficient to access the fullness of Heaven.
God, the Loving Father of second chances, gives those who require further personal spiritual growth both time and opportunity they need to complete this task.
There is a state between the reality of earth and that of Heaven, which is called Purgatory. This is a place where individuals have the chance to be purified of previous sinful patterns, in order to become fully holy. Thereafter they can enter the Presence of God, to rejoice with their Loving Father forever.
It is possible to pray in intercession for the souls in Purgatory, that their process of holiness be expedited in a swifter manner through the Grace and Benevolence of Almighty God. Let us remember to pray for the souls in Purgatory.
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