As we prepare to celebrate All Souls Day (Nov. 2), we gladly take the opportunity to pray for all the faithful departed. What an honor and important duty it is to spiritually assist the faithful departed as we offer our annual Novena for All Souls. Today, we pray in a special way for all of our parents who have died.
Opening Prayer: “Merciful God, during this Novena of prayer, we remember those who have died. We pray for their joyful reunion with you, their loving Creator. You raised your Son from the dead that all may share in His joyful Resurrection. So, as your Son has commanded, we reach out in prayer for the benefit of all those who have gone before us. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
The Rosary on Monday: The Joyful Mysteries (The Annunciation of the Lord, the Visitation, the Nativity of Jesus, the Presentation in the Temple, and the Finding in the Temple)
Prayer for Day 2: “God of our ancestors in faith, by the covenant made long ago on Mt. Sinai you taught your people to strengthen the bonds of family through faith, honor, and love. Look kindly upon our parents and all parents who have gone before us. Bring them into your loving embrace in our heavenly home, where the saints dwell in blessedness and peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.”
