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and all wicked spirits, who roam through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Indulgence of 300 days. — Leo XIII, Sept. 25, 1888.

Add the Invocation

Most sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! (Thrice).

Indulgence of 7 years and 7 quarantines. — Pius X, June 17, 1904.

FINAL ASPIRATIONS

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I give you my heart and my soul.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! assist me in my last agony.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you.

Indulgence of 300 days. — Pius VII, April 28, 1807.


Masses for the Dead

FROM THE ROMAN MISSAL FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS

To be used in connection with the Ordinary of the Mass.[1]

  1. Or, ad libitum, in connection with the Mass of Indulgenced Prayers, or any of the other Methods of Assisting at Mass in this book. Our main purpose in the inclusion of these Masses for the Dead from the " Roman Missal " is to invite the attention of devout souls to the beauty of the liturgical prayers contained therein and to encourage them to use these prayers so that they may offer up their supplications in behalf of the Faithful Departed in the very words of our Holy Mother the Church.