BLESSING ON HALLOW'S EVE

 

MAY THE BLESSING OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH ALL ON HALLOW'S EVE

MAY ALMIGHTY GOD LOOK UPON US WITH COMPASSION AND FORGIVE US OUR SINS. WE PRAY FOR ALL THOSE MOST IN NEED OF PRAYER. AMEN.

CHURCH SERVICE FOR SOULS IN PURGATORY

 

Purgatory is the process by which God remedies all that is lacking in us and that's where our prayers can help the dead. Just as in this life, so also in purgatory, growth and healing is much easier when you've got help, in this case the help of our prayers. - Bishop Anthony B. Taylor

The Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, or All Souls Day, is the feast day dedicated to prayer for all those who have died and are in purgatory. Souls in purgatory are not yet fully able to bear the light and sinlessless of heaven. They are in the "second chance" lane - having died in the state of still undergoing personal purification, they are given the opportunity to complete their journey to holiness. 

They no longer live on earth, and as yet find themselves unable to fully access heaven. They are joyously becoming fully holy. Our prayers are acceptable to the merciful and compassionate God for the souls in purgatory, thus shortening their stay in purgatory. Let us pray for those most in need of our prayers, and that purgatory will be emptied over Hallow's Eve, All Souls Day and All Saints Day.

Bless the graves of your loved ones and of local cemeteries with holy water, pray the rosary at cemeteries and pray for your loved ones and the souls in purgatory, before the Blessed Sacrament or before the Church altar. Contact a good and prayerful priest to offer Holy Mass for the repose of the souls of your families, friends and for all the souls in purgatory.

As human beings, we are finite and limited, with the effects of past sin which have affected our character. Jesus Christ completely paid the price of our redemption. The sentence of eternal banishment of humanity from God was remitted by the Precious Redemption of Jesus. Although our sins have been fully forgiven by God,  some lasting damage as a result of personal sins have left some traces in our personalities or deformed character formation in some way. These influences require full healing before final entry into heaven for eternity. 

Purgatory is the process by which God remedies all that is lacking to each one, and that's where our prayers can help the dead. Just as in this life, so also in purgatory, growth and healing is much easier when there is assistance - in this case, the help of our prayers.

PRAYER SERVICE

Divine Mercy chaplet

Eighth Day; Today bring to Jesus the souls who are detained in purgatory

Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet who must make retribution to Your Justice. May the streams of Blood and Water Which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of the purifying fire, that in that place, too, the power of Your Mercy may be praised.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze on the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His Most Sacred Soul was flooded, manifest Your Mercy to the souls which are under Your Just Scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way than through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to your Goodness and Compassion. Amen.

Opening prayer:

You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world.

O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You!

Our Father; Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy Name; Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done, on earth as It is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory, for ever and ever, Amen.

Hail Mary; Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of our death, Amen.

Apostles' Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell, and on the third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, Amen.

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.

Pray ten times: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Closing Prayer:

Eternal God, in Whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your Mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy itself.

Our Lord said to Saint Faustina:

Encourage souls to say the Chaplet which I have given you ... Whoever will recite it will receive great mercy at the hour of death ... When they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person, not as the just Judge but as the Merciful Saviour .. Priests will recommend it to sinners as their last hope of salvation. Even if there were a sinner most  hardened, if he were to recite this chaplet only once, he would receive grace form My infinite mercy ... I desire to grant unimaginable graces to those souls who trust in My mercy ... Through the Chaplet you will obtain everything, if what you ask for is compatible with My Will.

IMPORTANCE OF THE CHPLET OF MERCY 

FOR THE DYING

Jesus said: "Write that when they say this chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between my Father and the dying person, not as a just Judge but as the merciful Saviour."

SOCIETY FOR THE POOR SOULS IN PURGATORY PROMOTE PRAYER AND THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY MASSES FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY

https://bscvt.com/society-for-the-poor-souls

With thanks to bscvt.com

CHURCH SERVICE: ALL SAINTS AND ALL SOULS FESTIVALS

The beginning of November is a wonderful time in the Church's worship life. On the 1st of November the Solemnity of All Souls is celebrated, and on the 2nd November prayer for all those who have passed away is held.

Today Good Shepherd Church hold worship. Prayer for all readers of our blogs and for all those in need are held.
If you are unable to attend a Church Service, why not follow the service below in prayer and make spiritual Communion with Our Lord Jesus Christ? All of your intentions are  held before the Lord today.

The Church Service;
Celebrant; 'The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."
Congregation; 'Amen.'

Beginning hymn; 'For all the saints who from their labours rest'.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaBgaMcOvM

Lyrics; http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/lyrics/tlh463.htm 

Celebrant; 'Let us pray.

Give us, O God, a vision of your glory, that we may worship You in spirit and in truth.

We offer You the praise of glad and thankful hearts for all you grace and blessings, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.'

Here follows a few moments of silence. Reach out to God with your heart, and think of any area in your life where you can improve as a person. If there is an area in your life on which you need to work, silently communicate with God and commit to addressing this area.

Celebrant; 'Lord Jesus, you came into the world to save sinners, Lord have mercy.'
Congregation; 'Lord, have mercy.'

Celebrant; 'We have brought sorrow and hurt to You, to others and to ourselves. Christ, have mercy.'
Congregation; 'Christ, have mercy.'

Celebrant; 'You give yourself in this Sacrament to heal and renew us, and to bring us strength. Lord, have mercy.'
Congregation; 'Lord have mercy.'

Celebrant; May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to life eternal.'

Congregation; 'Amen.'

Celebrant; 'God, the source of all wisdom, You teach us in Your Word that love is the fulfilment of the law.

Grant that we may love You with all our hearts and minds, and our neighbours as ourselves. This we ask through our Lord, Jesus Christ.'

Congregation; 'Amen.'

Readings;

Reading 1 from the Book of Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14

I, John, saw another angel come up from the East,

holding the seal of the living God.

He cried out in a loud voice to the four angels

who were given power to damage the land and the sea,

"Do not damage the land or the sea or the trees

until we put the seal on the foreheads of the servants of our God."

I heard the number of those who had been marked with the seal,

one hundred and forty-four thousand marked

from every tribe of the children of Israel.

After this I had a vision of a great multitude,

which no one could count,

from every nation, race, people, and tongue.

They stood before the throne and before the Lamb,

wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

They cried out in a loud voice:

"Salvation comes from our God, who is seated on the throne,

and from the Lamb."

All the angels stood around the throne

and around the elders and the four living creatures.

They prostrated themselves before the throne,

worshiped God, and exclaimed:

"Amen. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving,

honor, power, and might

be to our God forever and ever. Amen."

Then one of the elders spoke up and said to me,

"Who are these wearing white robes, and where did they come from?"

I said to him, "My lord, you are the one who knows."

He said to me,

"These are the ones who have survived the time of great distress;

they have washed their robes

and made them white in the Blood of the Lamb."

Responsorial Psalm Psalm 24:1bc-2, 3-4ab, 5-6

Response. (see 6) Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
The LORD's are the earth and its fullness;
the world and those who dwell in it.
For he founded it upon the seas
and established it upon the rivers.
R. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD?
or who may stand in his holy place?
One whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean,
who desires not what is vain.
R. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
He shall receive a blessing from the LORD,
a reward from God his savior.
Such is the race that seeks him,
that seeks the face of the God of Jacob.
R. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.

Reading 2 1 John 3:1-3

Beloved:
See what love the Father has bestowed on us
that we may be called the children of God.
Yet so we are.
The reason the world does not know us
is that it did not know him.
Beloved, we are God's children now;
what we shall be has not yet been revealed.
We do know that when it is revealed we shall be like him,
for we shall see him as he is.
Everyone who has this hope based on him makes himself pure,
as he is pure.

Gospel Matthew 5:1-12a

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you
and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me.
Rejoice and be glad,
for your reward will be great in heaven." 

Celebrant; 'This is the gospel of Christ.'
Congregation; 'Glory to Christ our Saviour.'

Word of Encouragement;

Celebrant; 'Dear people, the God of love reaches out to us every day. We have our tears which we weep; our struggles we deal with; the people we love. We have happiness, difficulties, experience. And then we look forward at the end of our lives to eternal life with our Father in Heaven. Many have gone before us to the mansion God has uniquely prepared for each one. 

We, who form part of God's worldwide family, follow in the footsteps of past generations over the centuries. We are heirs of the age-old promises of God. Let us take a few moments and pray for all those who have gone before us to God's Kingdom; for those of us who now prepare in the autumn and winter of our lives for that great journey; and for all those generations in the future who are destined to follow us into Heaven. 

We also pray with fervour for those who have had difficulties in completing their lives with honour and peace, and who need the forgiveness of God our Heavenly Father. 

We thus pray with devotion today, Lord, for all Saints in Heaven and for All Souls who have departed this earth, especially those most in need of our prayers. 

We thank God for His limitless love for us, and celebrate His great power. 

We remember our children and our children's children who will follow us, that God will be with them as He so gently and immovably has been there for us. Amen.' 

You may spend some time in quiet reflection if you so wish.

Prayers of Intercession;

In faith let us pray to God our Father, in the Name of His Son our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

God of love, we pray for the life of your Church throughout the world.

May every congregation be a community of love and every follower of yours a witness to Your Grace.

God of compassion, we pray for those who are ill or anxious at home or in hospital.

We pray for those suffering from fear and despair. Draw near with your saving love and bring hope and healing.

God of mercy, we pray for all in the world, especially for those in most need of your grace. We pray for those affected by war.

God of glory, we rejoice in the communion of saints, and remember all those who have lived and have died. They, too, are our sisters and brothers in the wider human family. Be with them all as they turn towards you at the last. Show great mercy to those most in need of Your Mercy, Lord. Amen. 

Breaking of Bread

Celebrant; 'Almighty God, You made a covenant with Your people, and declared Your purpose of justice and love. When all things were ready, You sent Your Son to be Our Saviour.

In words and deeds He proclaimed Your Kingdom, and obeyed Your Will even to death on the cross.

Through His mighty death and resurrection, He overcame sin and death, to set the whole creation free.

We praise You, Father, that on the night before He gave His life, our Lord Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it and gave it to His disciples and said; 'Take, eat; this is My Body which is broken for you. This do in remembrance of me.'

Congregation; 'Lord Jesus, You are the Bread of Life.'

Celebrant; 'After the same manner also He took the cup, gave thanks and gave it to them saying, 'Drink this, all of you; for this is the Blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sins. This do in remembrance of Me.'

Congregation; 'Lord Jesus, You are the cup of life, the wine that is blessed for our salvation.'

The Lord's Prayer;
'Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
Hallowed by Thy Name;
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy Will be done,
On earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, 
But deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory, forever, Amen.'

Benediction;

Celebrant; 'The Lord bless you and keep you;

The Lord make His Face to shine on you,

and be gracious to you;

The Lord look on you with kindness and give you peace.'

Congregation; 'Amen.'.

Final Hymn;
Jesus, What a Wonder You Are

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49yVXMSX4ZM

With thanks to Youtube

THE GREAT PROMISE OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

 

JESUS MADE THE FOLLOWING PROMISES FOR THOSE WHO HONOR HIM AS THE SON OF GOD;

1. I will give them all of the graces that are necessary for their state in life
2. I will help all families that are in difficulty and I will bring peace to families that are divided
3. I will console them in their afflictions
4. I will be their safe refuge in life and especially at the hour of their death
5. I will shower their work with abundant blessings
6. Sinners will find a source and an ocean of Mercy in My Heart
7. I will bring religious communities and individual faithful people back to their initial fervour
8. Fervent souls will reach great perfection in a short time
9. I will bless the places where the image of My Sacred Heart is exposed and honoured
10. To all of those who work for the salvation of souls I will give the gift of moving even the most hardened hearts
11. The name of those who propagate devotion to My Sacred Heart will be written in My Heart and it will never be cancelled out
[Jesus' great Love for us is often depicted with a heart with flames [on fire with love for us] - and is known as the 'Sacred Heart of Jesus'.

Lastly, the Great Promise;
"I promise you, in the excess of Mercy of My Heart, that My Omnipotent Love will give all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of the Month for nine consecutive months, the grace of final penance. 
  They will not die in a state of disgrace, or without receiving the Sacraments, and My Heart will be their safe refuge during that last hour."

How to do the Nine First Fridays;
1. Make confession to God of your sins, and repent them
2. Attend the Holy Eucharist and receive Communion on the First Friday of each month. Do this for nine months.

What does Confession require?
First, when we confess to God, we need to reflect. What have we done that is sinful, that requires change?
We then turn to God and confess where we have gone wrong.
We need to realize that we must change our way of life.
  We make a firm decision to change our life with God's help.

Now choose to do only that which is right.
If it is in any way possible, let us resolve to make amends in the situation we caused.
  Sometimes, unfortunately, this is not possible.
In that case, let us put the situation into the gentle Hands of Jesus and ask Him to intercede in whatever way possible.
Then be at peace.

We are all on a journey; we are all prone to sinfulness.
  We all make mistakes on our way.
Yet, let us do everything we can to live as faithful followers of Jesus Christ.
  This means following the Commandments, and following the precepts of life Jesus Christ taught in the Gospels.

Why pray the Nine First Fridays devotion?
There is good sense behind the practice. A regular and devoted prayer life stands us in good stead, and strengthens our morality, sense of values and character.
  This helps us to be strong when faced with situations that may tempt us to do wrong, instead of that which is right.

PRAYER FOR ANOTHER FOR THE GRACE OF CONVERSION

 

PRAYER FOR ANOTHER FOR THE GRACE OF CONVERSION

Pray the Chaplet of Mercy.

Also pray the following:

"O  Blood and water that gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus, as a fount of mercy for us, 

I trust in You."

THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

The Chaplet of Mercy is recited using ordinary rosary beads of five decades. The Chaplet is preceded by two opening prayers from the Diary of Saint Faustina and followed by a closing prayer.

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1. Make the Sign of the Cross

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

2. Optional Opening Prayers

"You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us."

(Repeat three times)
"O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!"

3. Our Father

"Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, Amen."

4. Hail Mary

"Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death, Amen."

5. The Apostle's Creed

"I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen."

6. The Eternal Father

"Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."

7. On the Ten Small Beads of Each Decade

"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."

8. Repeat for the remaining decades

Saying the "Eternal Father" (6) on the "Our Father" bead and then 10 "For the sake of His sorrowful Passion" (7) on the following "Hail Mary" beads.

9. Conclude with Holy God (Repeat three times)

"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world."

10. Optional Closing Prayer

"Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion — inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself."

Original Divine Mercy Painting

The Divine Mercy
http://www.thedivinemercy.org/message/devotions/praythechaplet.php

Interceding for Sinners
http://www.divinemercy.org/3-oclock-prayer/108-interceeding-for-sinners-at-3-oclock-by-val-conlon.html

With thanks to thedivinemercy.org and divinemercy.org

LITANY OF THE SAINTS

 

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.	Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God,	have mercy on us. have mercy on us. have mercy on us. have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael, All you Holy Angels and Archangels, St. John the Baptist, St. Joseph, All you Holy Patriarchs and Prophets,	pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us.
St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Andrew, St. James, St. John, St. Thomas, St. James, St. Philip, St. Bartholomew, St. Matthew, St. Simon, St. Jude, St. Matthias, St. Barnabas, St. Luke, St. Mark, All you holy Apostles and Evangelists, All you holy Disciples of the Lord, All you holy Innocents,	pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us pray for us.
St. Stephen, St. Lawrence, St. Vincent, Sts. Fabian and Sebastian, Sts. John and Paul, Sts. Cosmas and Damian, All you holy Martyrs,	pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us.
St. Sylvester, St. Gregory, St. Ambrose, St. Augustine, St. Jerome, St. Martin, St. Nicholas, All you holy Bishops and Confessors, All you holy Doctors,	pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us.
St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Bernard, St. Dominic, St. Francis, All you holy Priests and Levites, All you holy Monks and Hermits,	pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us.
St. Mary Magdalene, St. Agatha, St. Lucy, St. Agnes, St. Cecilia, St. Anastasia, St. Catherine, St. Clare, All you holy Virgins and Widows, All you holy Saints of God,	pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us. pray for us.
Lord, be merciful, From all evil, From all sin, From the snares of the devil, From everlasting death,	Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people.Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people.
By the mystery of your holy Incarnation, By your Coming, By your Birth, By your Baptism and holy fasting, By your Cross and Passion, By your Death and Burial, By your holy Resurrection, By your wonderful Ascension, By the coming of the Holy Spirit, On the day of judgment,	Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people. Lord, save your people.
Be merciful to us sinners,	Lord, hear our prayer.
Grant eternal rest to all the departed, Especially those most in need of Your Mercy, Jesus, Son of the Living God,	Lord, hear our prayer.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of      the world, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of      the world, Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of      the world,	Spare us, O Lord! Graciously hear us, O Lord! Have mercy on us, O Lord!
Christ, hear us, Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.	Christ, graciously hear us Lord Jesus, hear our prayer. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

CHAPEL OF REMEMBRANCE - PRAYER FOR OUR DEPARTED FAMILY AND FRIENDS

 

IT IS A HOLY THOUGHT AND DEED TO PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED ON BEFORE US.
As we celebrate the feast of All Saints [November 1st] and All Souls [November 2nd], let us pray for our departed loved ones. 

Many pray for their departed loved ones by attending holy Mass and by devout  prayer.
It is an ancient and holy custom to approach a good priest to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the intentions of the deceased.
Many congregants write the names of those departed on a list known as an Altar List.

Why not remember your family and friends in this special way?
Here, in this Chapel of Remembrance, pray for those who have gone before. Also in your kindness offer up prayer for those who have no one to pray for them, and offer especial prayer for those most in need.

Many parishes offer an altar list on which you can write the names of those for whom you wish to pray.

CHAPEL OF REMEMBRANCE
Quiet your thoughts. Now spend some time in prayer for your departed family and friends.

PRAYER:
"Lord, remember family and friends gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. May they rest in peace."

GOOD SHEPHERD HOLDING ALL NIGHT VIGIL

 

GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH HAS BEEN HOLDING AN ALL NIGHT VIGIL OF PRAYER. 
Do you have any intentions which require prayer? Why not join with us as we pray this night, Hallowed Evening, in preparation for the Holy Festivals of All Saints and All Souls Day.
Why not light a candle for your loved one?
http://gratefulness.org/light-a-candle/

If you wish to pray a rosary, join with others in prayer at 
http://www.comepraytherosary.org/

With thanks to gratefulness.org and comepraytherosary.org