The Souls in Purgatory

O Lord, in our days (p. 53). 2d. A plenary indulgence once a month to such as shall have recited them once a day, with the usual conditions. These indulgences may be applied to the souls in purgatory. 26. Pius IX. also grants an indulgence of 3 years to all who recite with devotion the following prayer : O Lord Jesus Christ, grant, I beseech thee, that thy Pas- sion may be to me a power to strengthen and defend me ; thy Wounds my meat and drink, to feed, inebriate, and de- light me ; the Sprinkling of thy Blood, the washing away of all my sins; thy Death, my everlasting glory. Herein, O dearest Lord, be my refreshment, my rejoicing, my health, and the sweet solace of my heart ; who livest and reignest for ever and ever. Amen