Spiritual Works of Mercy for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Litany for the Holy Souls

O Jesus, you suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of:

My dear parents, grandparents and spouse,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

My brothers and sisters and other near relatives,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

My Godparents and sponsor of Confirmation,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

My spiritual and temporal benefactors,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

My friends and neighbors,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

All for whom love or duty calls me to pray,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who have suffered disadvantages or harm through me,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who have caused me disadvantages or harm,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who I have led astray,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who have led me astray,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who are especially beloved by you,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those whose release is near at hand,
℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who desire most to be united with you, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who endure the greatest sufferings, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who are least remembered, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those whose release is most remote, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The rich, who now are the most destitute, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The mighty, who now are powerless, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The once spiritually blind, who now see their folly, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The frivolous, who spent their time in idleness, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The poor who did not seek the treasures of heaven, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The tepid, who devoted little time to prayer, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The indolent, who neglected to perform good works, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those of little faith, who neglected the frequent reception of the Sacraments, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The habitual sinners, who owe their salvation to a miracle of grace, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Parents who failed to watch over their children, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Superiors who were not solicitous for the salvation of those entrusted to them, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who strove for worldly riches and pleasures, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The worldly-minded, who failed to use their wealth and talents in the service of God, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who witnessed the death of others, but would not think of their own, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who did not provide for the life hereafter, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those whose sentence is severe because of the great things entrusted to them, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The popes, kings and rulers, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The bishops and their counselors, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The priests and religious of the Catholic Church, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

My teachers and spiritual advisers, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

The defenders of the holy faith, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who died on the battlefield, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who fought for their country, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who were buried in the sea, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who died of apoplexy, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who died of heart attacks, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who suffered and died of any lengthy illness or condition, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who died suddenly in accidents, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who died without the Last Rites of the Church, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Those who shall die within the next twenty-four hours, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

[The recently deceased: N., N., and N ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

My own poor soul when I shall have to appear before your judgment seat, ℟: Jesus Have Mercy

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them with your saints forever more because You are gracious.

Let us pray: May the prayer of your suppliant people, we beseech you, O Lord, benefit the souls of your departed servants and handmaids, that you both deliver them from all their sins and make them partakers of your redemption.
℟: Amen

May the divine assistance remain always with us.

And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
℟: Amen

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

Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
℟: Make my heart like unto Thine!

Saint Nicholas of Tolentino, patron saint of the Holy Souls in Purgatory,
℟: Pray for us!

St. Joseph, model and patron of those who love the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 
℟: Pray for us!

Amen

The Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great

Eternal Father,
I offer You the most precious blood
of thy Divine Son, Jesus,
in union with the Masses said
throughout the world today,
for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory,
for sinners everywhere,
for sinners in the universal Church,
for those in my own home,
and in my family. Amen.

A Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me to be separated from you.

Amen