Release, O Lord, etc., etc.
Twenty‐seventh Day.
Let me now suggest how you may act and pray during the holy sacrifice. At
the _Confiteor_ let us imagine the souls in the depths of purgatory; place
ourselves in the midst of them and hearken to their entreaties for help.
At the _Elevation_ let us say: “O my God, in memory of the painful death
Thou didst endure, have compassion on these poor souls for whom I pray. O
my God, behold Thy precious blood, which was shed for their deliverance.
Oh, let the saving fruits of this precious blood come to the poor souls,
let its cleansing streams flow into purgatory. Remember with what great
love Thou didst shed it for Thy elect, so many of whom are now languishing
in the fiery dungeon.” We can fix our eyes on the crucifix placed over the
altar; it will help us to make our supplications more direct. The thorn‐
crowned head will remind us of our superiors, spiritual and temporal,
perhaps in purgatory. The wounded right hand our parents, friends and
benefactors. The left hand the souls of those who have wished to do us
harm in life. Nor would it be amiss, while contemplating the wound in Our
Saviour’s side, to recommend one’s own soul. At the _Communion_ when we
see the sacred Host in the hands of the priest, let us consider that it is
the body of Him Who commanded us to pray for the dead. For it is He Who
said: “If you ask the Father anything in My name He will give it to you.”
Let us remind Him of His words, and implore Him by His love. This is a
favorable moment to have our prayers heard.
Prayer.
Release, O Lord, etc., etc.
Twenty‐eighth Day.
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