Holy Souls In Purgatory:
A Journey of Mercy, 30 Days Novena for Relief, with Prayers, Devotion, Promises for Dying Holy Souls in Purgatory
Tassone D Susan
ISBN 9798865739982
ASIN B0CM1JCX7Z
I picked this up to read over the month of November because someone had shared an image of it on social media. I already had some other read planned for that November but this caught my attention and reading a work by Tassone has been on my ‘to do list’ for a while now.
The description of this volume states:
“Embark on a transformative spiritual journey with "HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY," a powerful guide designed to uplift the souls of our departed loved ones in Purgatory. This devotional offers a profound opportunity to extend mercy and love beyond the earthly realm. Within these pages, you'll find a carefully curated collection of prayers, reflections, and meditations, each tailored to provide solace and support to the souls awaiting their ultimate union with God. As you engage in this sacred practice, you'll strengthen your own faith, deepen your connection to the Divine, and experience the profound impact of intercession. Incorporating both traditional and contemporary prayers, this guide offers a balanced approach to honoring the departed. Each day brings a new focus, guiding you through themes of hope, forgiveness, gratitude, and ultimately, the promise of eternal life. Through these prayers, you'll join a global community of believers, united in a common purpose of offering comfort and relief to souls in their journey towards God's embrace.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. 30 days prayers for holy souls in Purgatory
2. Prayers for Departed Loved Ones
3. Four Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
4. Litany for the Departed
5. Salve Regina: A Prayer of Comfort and Invocation
6. A Prayer for a Peaceful Departure
Call to Action:
Let this book be your companion in a spiritual quest that transcends time and space. Embrace the opportunity to become a beacon of light for those who have passed on, by setting aside a few moments each day to pray for their souls. Share this devotional with your community, inviting them to join you in this noble endeavor. Together, let us offer our prayers, acts of love, and heartfelt intentions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Through our collective efforts, may we become instruments of God's mercy, ushering them into the eternal joy and peace that await them in His loving presence.”
The chapters in the volume are:
An Essential Note on Gaining Plenary Indulgence
Introduction
Preliminary Prayers: Opening the Gateway to Divine Grace
Prayer to the Holy Spirit:
A Call for Divine Presence
A Prayer of Compassion for Souls in Purgatory
First Day:
An Invocation of Compassion
2nd Day
Embracing the Reality of Purgatory: A Journey of Atonement
3rd Day
Purgatory: A Divine Revelation
4th Day
Purgatory's Silent Proclamation: A Reasonable Understanding
5th Day
The Purifying Flames: A Divine Crucible
6th Day
Longing for God: The Agony of Deprivation
7th Day
Delving into Remorse and the Urgency of Avoiding Evil
8th Day
Contemplating the Length of Atonement
9th Day
A Glimpse into the Powerlessness of Purgatorial Souls
10th Day
Two Paths Converging in Purgatory: Mortal and Venial Sins
11th Day
Souls Aflame with Love for God
12th Day
A Divine Bond of Compassion
13th Day
Remembering the Abandoned Souls
14th Day
Relief for the Souls in Purgatory: A Call to Charity
15th Day
The Importance of Remembering the Deceased: A Lesson from Lazarus
16th Day
The Glorious Motivation - Bringing Relief to Souls in Purgatory
17th Day
The Profound Love of God for Souls in Purgatory
18th Day
Our Blessed Mother's Tender Compassion for the Souls in Purgatory
19th Day
Gratitude of the Departed: A Reason for Easing Purgatorial Suffering
20th Day
The Power of Simple Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory
21st Day
The Profound Impact of Corporal Charity on Souls in Purgatory
22nd Day
Drawing Closer Through Sacramental Communion
23rd Day
The Healing Grace of the Holy Sacrifice
24th Day
The Healing Power of Voluntary Suffering
25th Day
The Way of the Cross – A Path to Comfort the Souls in Purgatory
26th Day
Indulgences: A Source of Comfort for the Souls in Purgatory
27th Day
A Journey of Compassion and Redemption through Meditation
28th Day
Embracing the Path to Evade Purgatory
29th Day
The Phenomenon of Apparitions: A Glimpse into Divine Wisdom
30th Day
The Sanctity of Last Wills: Honoring the Departed
Concluding with Reverence:
Prayers for Departed Loved Ones
Four Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
Litany for the Departed:
A Prayer of Intercession
Salve Regina:
A Prayer of Comfort and Invocation
A Prayer for a Peaceful Departure
A sample day is:
“13th Day
Remembering the Abandoned Souls
Reflection: "The Cry of the Forgotten Souls"
Amid the chorus of prayers and remembrances, consider those souls who languish in Purgatory, abandoned by human memory, yearning for the solace of compassion and the warmth of intercession. These forgotten souls, once dear to someone's heart, now suffer without the consolation of a friend's prayer.
The Silence of Abandonment
In the realm of Purgatory, there exist souls who have been left behind by the tide of time. Their once-beloved friendships have faded into oblivion, replaced by the noise of daily life. The Church, a mother to all her children, prays for them, but the personal prayers that once promised eternal remembrance are nowhere to be found.
The Weight of Forgotten Promises
In the quiet agony of abandonment, these souls address those who vowed eternal love. They beseech friends who once swore never to forget to remember their promises. Those vows, made in moments of intimacy, have crumbled, and the souls now cry out, "Have mercy on us, you who were our friends." They lament the broken bond of affection, the promise of perpetual remembrance that has been replaced by silence.
Human Inconsistency and Divine Justice
The inconsistency of human affections is a stark reminder of the imperfections inherent in our earthly bonds. Promises are made with the utmost sincerity but often fade with the passage of time. The souls in Purgatory, once beloved and cherished, understand this human frailty. Their cries are not merely reproaches; they are a reflection of the fleeting nature of human connections.
A Call to Remember
As we reflect upon these forgotten souls, we are prompted to examine our own lives. Are there promises we have made that have faded away? Have we allowed time to erode our commitment to remember and pray for those who have gone before us? Let us heed the lessons taught by history and make a conscious effort to remember those who have shaped our lives.
A Promise of Eternal Remembrance
As we remember the forgotten, let us also remember that we, too, will one day traverse the path from this world to the next. The souls in Purgatory teach us that in the tapestry of eternity, the threads of remembrance are woven by the living. Our prayers and acts of remembrance can illuminate the path of souls striving for celestial glory.
May our prayers and compassionate remembrances reach across the chasm of death, touching the hearts of those who have been forgotten, and may they find solace in our commitment to fulfill the promises of love and remembrance.
The Abandoned Souls: A Cry for Compassion
Reflection: "The Orphaned Souls"
In the silence of Purgatory, there exists a profound isolation that intensifies the torment of those who suffer. Abandoned by family members, the dear souls are left to languish without the solace of familial bonds or the balm of intercession. These souls cry out not just for deliverance but for the compassion of those who have forgotten them.
Deserted by the Bonds of Family
In the realm of forgotten souls, there are those who were abandoned not just by friends but also by family. Death has not only separated them from the living but also cut the threads of familial connection. The love that once bound parent to child, sibling to sibling, has been obscured by the shroud of time, leaving these souls to bear their suffering alone.
A Cry for Recognition
These abandoned souls were once sons and daughters, brothers and sisters. Their existence is a testament to the love that once flourished within the walls of family homes. Yet, now they are like broken vases, cast aside and forgotten. The pain of their abandonment is palpable, and they cry out for someone to remember them, to acknowledge their existence and their need for salvation.
A Parallel to Christ's Abandonment
In their isolation, these souls find resonance with Christ's experience in the garden of Gethsemane. The Savior, abandoned by His disciples in His hour of need, felt the weight of solitude as He faced His impending sacrifice. Similarly, the abandoned souls feel the desolation of being forgotten by those they held dear, left to grapple with their purification without the comfort of human presence.
Answering the Cry of Abandonment
As we reflect upon these forgotten souls, we are called to be their companions in their suffering. We can become their spiritual family, offering the solace of prayer and remembrance. In doing so, we not only alleviate their suffering but also embody the teachings of Christ, who instructed us to love one another as He has loved us.
Reversing the Abandonment
In a poignant example, we are reminded that even in the face of such abandonment, our prayers and compassionate efforts can provide solace. Just as in the story of the woman drowning in the muddy pond, these souls stretch out their arms, hoping for a helping hand. It is up to us to respond to their cry and reverse the cycle of abandonment.
A Promise of Mutual Help
The souls in Purgatory, once helped by us, can become our intercessors in Heaven. The bonds we form in this life, through our prayers and compassion, transcend the boundaries of life and death. As we reach out to them, they, in turn, reach out to us, becoming companions on our journey towards eternal glory.
Prayer
May our hearts be attuned to the cries of the abandoned souls, and may we, as their spiritual family, embrace the responsibility of compassion and remembrance, bringing solace to those who suffer in silence.
CONCLUDE with the following PRAYERS.
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● Prayers for Departed Loved Ones
● Four Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
● Litany for the Departed
● Salve Regina: A Prayer of Comfort and Invocation
● A Prayer for a Peaceful Departure”
Of note this volume is only listed as 149 pages. It looks like this month is an extract of a larger work. But there is no information about that in the volume. This book sis also published under the name Tassone D Susan, and Most books by known publishers are under the name Susan Tassone. I believe this might be an unauthorized edition of Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls from Our Sunday Visitor, Or an extract of a longer work. But those are speculations when I went to write this review. I cannot find this edition on the authors site but find a series of books under this variation of Susan Tassone’s name.
That being said this was a great volume to work through. I enjoyed the mix of reflections and extracts from the saints. Each day has a reflection and also a teaching section. Followed by the concluding prayers. I enjoyed reading this volume and am trying to track down Susan Tassone through a priest I know to find out about this volume and the others published under this variation of the authors name. A good book I can recommend, especially for reading in November.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2024 Catholic Reading Plan!
Books by Susan Tassone:
New Friends: Now and Forever
Praying with Jesus and Faustina during Lent and in Times of Suffering
Jesus Speaks to Faustina and You
Day By Day with Saint Faustina
St. Faustina Prayer Book for Adoration
St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Conversion of Sinners
St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls
Day By Day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Prayers, Promises, and Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Praying With the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Prayers of Intercession for the Holy Souls
Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls
The Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
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