Pray the Litany for the Souls in Purgatory who have died in the month of November as an act of charity for all those that have gone before us. It can also be a good charitable practice on Fridays throughout the year in lieu of abstaining from eating meat.
It is important to pray for loved ones who have died. The Church has always held the belief that holy souls need to “pay the last penny” before they will get out of Purgatory as Jesus taught in Matthew 5. It is a beautiful charity to pray for souls of loved ones who have died. This litany for souls in Purgatory is a beautiful prayer for the holy souls.
The poor souls in Purgatory need the prayers of the faithful to help them in their final purification. Remember Job, who said, “Have pity on me, have pity on me, at least you my friends, because the hand of the Lord has touched me.” Pray for loved ones who have died, for those who are dying, and offer them the prayers they need during their purification because they cannot pray for themselves.
Litany for the Poor Souls in Purgatory
℣. Oh 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 parents and grandparents, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. My brothers and sisters and other near relatives, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. My godparents and sponsors of Confirmation, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. My spiritual and temporal benefactors, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. My friends and neighbors, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. All for whom out of love or duty I ought to pray, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who have suffered disadvantage or harm through me, ℟. 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 whose release is most remote, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who are least remembered, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who are most deserving on account of their services to the Church, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. The rich, who are now most destitute, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. The mighty, who are now 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 talent for 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.
℣. My teachers and spiritual advisors, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. The priests and religious of the Catholic Church, ℟. 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 at sea, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who died of stroke or while unconscious, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who died of heart attacks, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who suffered and died of cancer, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who died suddenly, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who died without the last rites of the Church, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Those who shall die today, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. My own poor soul when I have to appear before You in judgement, ℟. Jesus have mercy.
℣. Lord, ℟. have mercy on us.
℣. Christ, ℟. have mercy on us.
℣. Lord, ℟. have mercy on us. Christ, ℟. hear us.
℣. Christ, ℟. graciously hear us.
℣. God the Father of Heaven,
℟. Have mercy on the Souls of the Faithful departed.
℣. God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
℟. Have mercy on the Souls of the faithful departed.
℣. God the Holy Spirit,
℟. Have mercy on the Souls of the faithful departed.
℣. Holy Trinity, One God,
℟. Have mercy on the Souls of the faithful departed.
℣. Holy Mary,
℟. Pray for the Souls of the faithful departed.
℣. Holy Mother of God,
℟. Pray for the Souls of the faithful departed.
Amen.