Prayer # 5 for the Souls in Purgatory

Most merciful Father,

we commend our departed into Your hands.

We are filled with the sure hope

that our departed will rise again on the Last Day

with all who have died in Christ.

We thank You for all the good things

You have given during our departed's earthly life.

O Father, in Your great mercy,

accept our prayer that the Gates of Paradise

may be opened for Your servant.

In our turn, may we, too,

be comforted by the words of faith

until we greet Christ in the glory

and are united with You and our departed.