Day eight of Novena to Bl. Fr. Sopočko

Eighth Day

Page 133 of Fr. Sopočko‘s 3rd Manuscript: “Blessed is he who rises on wings of prayer, for he will soar to the bosom of his Father. His soul, set free from the snares of earth, has regained the liberty of the sons of God. No longer will he be weighed down by the passions which are always causing us to stumble. He will be given glowing wings of love – the love which will bear him to heaven and unite his voice with the voices of the heavenly choirs. Holy Spirit, give me the gift of prayer; let me follow Thine inspiration, and so rise above this vale of tears; let me forget this sorrowful period of exile, and remain in prayer, alone with Thee!”

"Today bring to Me the Souls who are in the prison of Purgatory, and immerse them in the abyss of My mercy. Let the torrents of My Blood cool down their scorching flames. All these souls are greatly loved by Me. They are making retribution to My justice. It is in your power to bring them relief. Draw all the indulgences from the treasury of My Church and offer them on their behalf. Oh, if you only knew the torments they suffer, you would continually offer for them the alms of the spirit and pay off their debt to My justice."

Most Merciful Jesus, You Yourself have said that You desire mercy; so I bring into the abode of Your Most Compassionate Heart the souls in Purgatory, souls who are very dear to You, and yet, who must make retribution to Your justice. May the streams of Blood and Water which gushed forth from Your Heart put out the flames of Purgatory, that there, too, the power of Your mercy may be celebrated.

Eternal Father, turn Your merciful gaze upon the souls suffering in Purgatory, who are enfolded in the Most Compassionate Heart of Jesus. I beg You, by the sorrowful Passion of Jesus Your Son, and by all the bitterness with which His most sacred Soul was flooded: Manifest Your mercy to the souls who are under Your just scrutiny. Look upon them in no other way but only through the Wounds of Jesus, Your dearly beloved Son; for we firmly believe that there is no limit to Your goodness and compassion. Amen.