The most powerful means of helping the poor suffering souls in Purgatory is to have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass celebrated for them. But when one places the unlimited fruits of the Blood of Jesus in Mary's hands, that she may apply them for the relief of these dear suffering brethren, their deliverance is practically assured.
A certain good brother, and very devout religious, having died, appeared to one of his old comrades and told him that he was enduring the pains of purgatory; suffering, however, little from the pain of sense, but much from the privation of God. He begged him to ask the Prior to add a prayer at holy Mass for his intention. They hastened to satisfy him by granting this request, and the Prior saw the dear brother's souls full of joy and ecstasy beneath Mary's mantle, as she carried her love's glorious conquest triumphantly to heaven.
Practice: We should pray constantly to Mary to extend the Eucharistic reign of Jesus Christ throughout the whole world.
Aspiration: O Immaculate Heart of Mary, nuptial couch upon which the Spouse finds His delights, inflame us with the love that consumes thee!Taken from "Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament" by St. Peter Eymard
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