Brother Knights,
I’m sure that you are aware by now that our Supreme Pontiff Pope Francis has been called to his eternal reward.
As Knights, we may be called upon by our pastor to volunteer in assisting the parish in a variety of different ways during this time.
As Catholic Christians, we are all called upon to pray for the dead, especially for our Pope. At tonight’s business meeting we will close with the Litany of Prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. If you are unable to attend, please take a few minutes to solemnly pray it on your own.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Litany of Prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
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
℣: Your servant, Pope Francis, ℟. 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
