Pater, Ave, De Profundis

Thursday.

O Jesus, our life and resurrection, who, departing out of this world, didst leave us thy flesh and blood for meat and drink ; through this thy infinite love, I humbly be- seech thee, have mercy on the holy souls in purgatory, especially [that soul which was most devout to this sacrar ment of love ]. Conduct them to the fountains of life, and grant that they may speedily eat and drink at thy table m thy kingdom. (Luke xxii. 30.) Pater, Ave, De profundis. Digitized by CjrOOQlC PRAYERS FOR THE DEAD. Friday.

O Jesus, our advocate and judge, who, by a most un- just judgment, wast condemned to a most bitter death, that thou mightest deliver us from eternal damnation ; through the abyss of thy mercy, I humbly beseech thee, have mercy on the holy souls in purgatory, especially [that soul which was most devout to thy Sacred Heart]. Let them hear that word of consolation: Your iniquity is forgiven. (Is. xl. 2.) Pater, Ave, De profundis. Saturday.

O Jesus, our highest, our only good, who didst thyself bear our sins in thy body on the wood; through this thy immense benefit, I humbly beseech thee, have mercy on the holy souls in purgatory, especially [that soul which was most devout to Mary]. Let the entrance to eternal glory speedily be opened to them, and let them hear with joy : Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess ye the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. (Matt. xxv. 34.) Pater, Ave, De profundis. An Invocation to be made after the preceding Prayers.

O ye holy Angels, and all ye Elect of God, succour with your assistance the souls of the faithful departed. And do thou, above all, intercede in tbeir behalf, and shew to them thy blessed Son, O merciful, O kind, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen