All Souls’ Day Mass at the Cemetery

by | Nov 2, 2017 | All Souls Day, Altar Boys, Father Carmelo, Jesus Make Me Worthy | 5 comments

This morning we visited the cemetery for our 12th annual All Souls’ Day Mass offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, particularly those of our departed family and friends. ♥
The Catholic Child and the Souls in Purgatory

My dear Child: The Holy Souls in Purgatory need your help. You can do so much for them; they can do nothing for themselves
  
 
Their time of merit is past; they have saved their souls; they are the friends of God; but they must suffer until they are fit to be admitted to the presence of God. 
Perhaps your own relatives are waiting there, hoping that they will soon be released. 
How you should pity them! How fervently you should pray for them. When they reach heaven, they will not forget you. 

A Prayer for the Holy Souls

O DEAR Jesus! have mercy on the Souls in Purgatory. Have pity on them, dear Lord, and do not keep them long in their pain. Let them come to Thee in heaven to be happy with Thee forever. Amen. 

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord! And let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 


Excerpt from Jesus, Make Me Worthy – A reprint of the original can be found here
A plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Poor Souls in Purgatory during the Octave of All Saints’ Day (November 1st though November 8th) is granted to those who visit a cemetery and pray even if only mentally for the departed.

5 Comments

  1. Karen H

    Is that a new young altar server? What handsome young men, all glorifying God. You must be so proud.

    2017-11-03 02:21:39

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  2. Susan

    What a beautiful tradition! I just have to say that you and your girls always look so lovely, modest, and feminine. The pictures you post have truly been an inspiration and guide for me as I seek to raise and dress my girls (and myself) in a modest and lovely way. Thank you!

    2017-11-03 11:12:50

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  3. Marion

    I never saw this before. It is a lovely mass. Marion

    2017-11-03 18:46:05

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  4. Joan

    What a beautiful Mass. Your boys looks so nice as Altar Servers. Joan

    2017-11-03 21:15:51

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  5. Marilyn

    Thank You for sharing this touching and beautiful Mass. Marilyn

    2017-11-04 02:22:48

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