SOME WAYS TO PRAY FOR THE SOULS IN PURGATORY.
1. Pray the Novena to the Holy Souls.
2. Offer up Holy Communion for Souls in Purgatory.
3. Have Masses said for your departed loved ones, especially on the anniversary of his/her death.
4. Pray the Way of Cross for the Souls in Purgatory.
5. Pray the Rosary specially for Holy Souls.
6. Obtain indulgences: indulgences reduce or cancel the temporal punishment that we incur through sin.
7. Give alms to the poor.
8. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
10. Sprinkle holy water on the ground for the spiritual benefit of the suffering souls.
11. When passing by a cemetery, or at any time pray the short "Eternal Rest prayer: Eternal rest grant unto them, Oh Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon them. And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, Amen."(It carries partial indulgence)
12. Repent, go to Confession: Confessing your own sins makes prayers for Souls more effective.
13. Eucharist Adoration: make reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for those in Purgatory.
14. Sacrifices: practice acts of self_denial and offer these penances up for the poor Souls.
15. Pray the Liturgical Prayers for the Souls.
16. Ask for the intercession of saints who were great friends of the Holy Souls during their lifetime.
17. Throughout your day, offer up short and spontaneous prayers for the holy souls.
18. Spread devotion to the Holy Souls: Make others aware of the great need these suffering souls have for our prayers.
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