The Catholic Church pays special attention to the spirits of the dead. The Church teaches that the life of a believer does not end with death and that the living has to bring believers to eternal bliss beyond death. That is why the Church has dedicated the month of November to the souls of the purgatory.
This month is all about praying for the deceased faithful, especially the souls of our friends and acquaintances. In addition, the church observes the Feast of All the Souls on the second day of November.
20 Ways to Pray for Souls in the Purgatory
1. The Novena for the dead must be offered for the purifying spirits in the purgatory.
2. Offer the Holy Eucharist for the souls in the purgatory.
3. Offer Holy Mass for deceased loved ones. Especially on their death anniversary.
4. Pray the Way of the Cross for the souls in the purgatory.
5. After the reception of the Holy Eucharist, offer prayers for the departed souls of our beloved ones.
6. Achieve indulgence: Achieve indulgence through pious deeds. Go to church on the Day of the Souls and confess. Say the prayer.”Our Father”.
7. Do charity: Giving material aid to the poor will always help the souls in purgatory. Charity will save the souls of the purgatory and help to forgive sins.
8. Pray for the spirits of purification by saying Prayer of Mercy.
9. Recite the Prayer of St. Gertrude. Through this prayer, St. Gertrude had saved many souls in purgatory.
10. Sprinkle Holy Water on the ground.
11. Say a short prayer for purifying spirits as you walk through the cemetery. This will bring forgiveness to the souls in the purgatory. Pray, “Lord, grant them your everlasting peace, and may your eternal light shine upon them. May the souls of the dead believers rest in peace by the mercy of the Lord. Amen.”
12. Make a habit of praying for eternal peace before and after your meal. This will remind us to pray for purifying spirits. This prayer can be recited in the daily prayer even between the rosary.
13. Visit the Cemetery: Pray at the graves of loved ones and visit the cemetery. Pray for those who have none. This is partly pleasing to those in the purgatory.
14. Adoration of Blessed Sacrament: Being in front of Divine Mercy for those in the sanctuary is tantamount to atonement for souls.
15. Acts of Sacrifice: Dedicate your small acts of sacrifice throughout the day to atone for the sins of the cleansing spirits.
16. Pray for the Dead: Find time to pray for the dead.
17. We can intercede and pray to the saint whom our beloved ones like while they are alive.
18. Special Prayer: Include prayers for purifying spirits in your prayers. Buy books containing prayers for them and pray constantly for the remembrance of the souls in the purgatory.
19. Repent and confess the deeds you have done against God.
20. Spread the Prayer for Souls in the Sanctuary: Convince others that our prayers can help purify spirits in the suffering of the purgatory and with that, we can help them through prayer.