Rosary for the Dead (on every first Friday of the month and on All Souls Day)


Prayers Before the Rosary



Sign of the Cross


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.


Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for All Souls


O Divine Heart of Jesus,
grant we pray Thee,
eternal rest to the Souls in Purgatory,
the final grace to those
who are about to die this day,
true repentance to sinners,
the light of faith to pagans,
and Thy blessing to us
and to all who are dear to us.
To Thee, therefore, O Most Merciful Heart of Jesus,
we commend all these souls,
and in their behalf, we offer unto Thee
all Thy merits in union
with the merits of Thy Most Blessed Mother
and of all the Angels and Saints,
together with all the Masses, Communions,
prayers and good works
which are this day being offered throughout Christendom.

O Most Holy Heart of Jesus,
shower Thy blessings in abundant measure
upon Thy Holy Church,
upon the Supreme Pontiff
and upon all the clergy;
to the just, grant perseverance;
convert sinners;
enlighten unbelievers;
bless our relations, friends and benefactors;
assist the dying;
deliver the Holy Souls in Purgatory;
and extend over all hearts
the sweet empire of Thy love.
Amen.


Prayer for Those Suffering in Purgatory


O Lord, who art ever merciful
and bounteous with Thy gifts,
look down upon the suffering souls in purgatory.
Remember not their offenses and negligences,
but be mindful of Thy loving mercy,
which is from all eternity.
Cleanse them of their sins
and fulfill their ardent desires
that they may be made worthy
to behold Thee face to face in Thy glory.
May they soon be united with Thee
and hear those blessed words
which will call them to their heavenly home:
"Come, blessed of My Father,
take possession of the kingdom prepared for you
from the foundation of the world."


Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory Through Jesus and Mary

Heavenly Father,
in union with the merits of Jesus and Mary,
we offer to You
for the sake of the poor souls
all the satisfactory value of our works during life,
as well as all that will be done for us after death.
We give You our all
through the hands of the Immaculate Virgin Mary
that she may set free
whatever souls she pleases,
according to her heavenly wisdom
and mother's love for them.
Recieve this offering, O God,
and grant us in return
an increase of Your grace.
Amen.





Rosary for the Faithful Departed



Sign of the Cross


In the name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.

Opening Prayers


De Profundis (Psalm 130) [optional]
V. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord;
R. Lord, hear my voice.
V. Let thine ears be attentive
R. to the voice of my supplication.
V. If thou, O Lord, shalt observe our iniquities ,
R. O Lord, who shall endure it?
V. For with thee there is merciful forgiveness;
R. and by reason of Thy law, I have waited for Thee, O Lord.
V. My soul hath relied on His word:
R. my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
V. From the morning watch even until night,
R. let Israel hope in the Lord.
V. Because with the Lord there is mercy,
R. and with Him plentiful redemption.
V. And he shall redeem Israel
R. from all his iniquities.

Apostle's Creed

Our Father…

Act of Faith:
O Lord God, we firmly believe
that you are one God in three divine Persons,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe that your divine Son became man
and died for our sins
and that he will come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe these and all the truths
which the Holy Catholic Church teaches
because you have revealed them
who are eternal truth and wisdom,
who can neither deceive nor be deceived.
In this faith we intend to live and die.
Amen.

Hail Mary…

Act of Hope:
O Lord God, we hope by your grace
for the pardon of all our sins
and after life here to gain eternal happiness
because you have promised it
who are infinitely powerful, faithful,
kind, and merciful.
In this hope we intend to live and die.
Amen.

Hail Mary…

Act of Love:
O Lord God, we love you above all things
and we love our neighbor for your sake
because you are the highest, infinite and perfect good,
worthy of all our love.
In this love we intend to live and die.
Amen. 

Hail Mary…

Glory be…

The First Sorrowful Mystery: The Agony in the Garden


Lord Jesus Christ,
through Your bloody sweat of fear
that You shed on the Mount of Olives,
we ask You to have mercy
on the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
Bring to completion their purification
and console them with the Cup of heavenly comfort.

Our Father…

  1. For the soul of Gemme Ambubuyog: Hail Mary…
  2. For the soul of Rudolfo Rodriguez: Hail Mary…
  3. For the souls of Fiel and Roberto Cervantes, and of Kenneth Mandel: Hail Mary…
  4. For the soul of Juana Rodriguez: Hail Mary…
  5. For the soul of Fernando Rodriguez: Hail Mary…
  6. For the soul of Adoracion Ambubuyog: Hail Mary…
  7. For the soul of Eustacio Ambubuyog: Hail Mary…
  8. For the souls of Roberto ‘Butch’ Cervantes, Jr., Francis Cervantes, Emilio ‘Boy’ Barroga, Jr., and Gemmalen Exmundo: Hail Mary…
  9. For the souls of Clare Ann and Robert Cervantes, my unborn sibling, and all who died in infancy or in the womb: Hail Mary…
  10. For the souls of our other deceased cousins: Hail Mary…


Glory be…
Fatima Prayer
Miraculous Medal Prayer
Eternal Rest Prayer

The Second Sorrowful Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar


Lord Jesus Christ,
through Your painful Scourging
which You tolerated so patiently
for us sinners,
we ask You to have mercy
on the Holy Souls in Purgatory!
Bring them to live for ever with Christ
and give them eternal relief.

Our Father…

  1. For the souls of Ramiro & Delpha Ambubuyog, Urias, Francisco Jr., & Claudio Ambubuyog, Filomeno Parcon, and Ernesto Tamayo: Hail Mary…
  2. For the souls of Alicia Barrientos, Lilia and Prisca Bancal, Elina Rafols, and Leopoldo Ambubuyog, : Hail Mary…
  3. For the souls of Porfilio & Natalie Rasalan, Diosdado Rasalan, Corazon Rasalan, and Frederico Garan: Hail Mary…
  4. For the souls of Edith Ballesteros, and of Eddy, Jaime Jr., and Phil Cervantes: Hail Mary…
  5. For the souls of Wilbur Ventura, Florencio Trinidad, Heida & Emilio Barroga: Hail Mary…
  6. For the souls of Edwin & Danny Ballesteros, Arturo Antonio, and Artemio Orejudos: Hail Mary…
  7. For the soul of Eligio ‘Ruffy’ Rios, Jr.: Hail Mary…
  8. For the soul of Van Ray Ballesteros: Hail Mary…
  9. For the souls of Elsa Exmundo, Memo & Medardo Ballesteros, and Judeline Elena Acorda: Hail Mary…
  10. For the souls of our other deceased aunts and uncles: Hail Mary…


Glory be…
Fatima Prayer
Miraculous Medal Prayer
Eternal Rest Prayer

The Third Sorrowful Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns


Lord Jesus Christ,
through Your painful Crowning
which You suffered so patiently
for us sinners,
we ask You to have mercy
on the Holy Souls in Purgatory
and give them the crown
of eternal delight.

Our Father…

  1. For the souls of Francisco & Paz Ambubuyog, Teofila & Bartolome Lomugdang: Hail Mary…
  2. For the souls of Beatris, Alexander, Melagros, Marina, and Leticia Fonte: Hail Mary…
  3. For the souls of Teodora & Alejandro Rasalan: Hail Mary…
  4. For the souls of Crescencia & Jaime Cervantes, Sr.: Hail Mary…
  5. For the souls of Petra, Precila, & Florencio Ventura: Hail Mary…
  6. For the soul of Gregorio Ballesteros: Hail Mary…
  7. For the souls of Cecilia and Eligio Rios, Sr.: Hail Mary…
  8. For the souls of Lauro and Leonora Ballesteros: Hail Mary…
  9. For the souls of Eutropia, Rizel, Zoilo, Fabian, Tomas, and Catalino Rodriguez: Hail Mary…
  10. For the souls of Bonifacio Ballesteros, ‘Tibay’ Ambubuyog, Elpidio & Martina Agustin, and our other deceased grandparents, great aunts & uncles: Hail Mary…


Glory be…
Fatima Prayer
Miraculous Medal Prayer
Eternal Rest Prayer

The Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: The Carrying of the Cross


Lord Jesus Christ,
through Your painful Carrying of the Cross,
which You suffered so patiently
for us sinners,
we ask You to have mercy
on the Holy Souls in Purgatory!
Bring them to the everlasting peace of perfect life
with the Most Holy Trinity
and lead them into eternal joy.

Our Father…

  1. For the souls of Zacarias Ambubuyog and the rest of the Ambubuyog line: Hail Mary…
  2. For the souls of Maria Ambubuyog and the rest of the Dionela line: Hail Mary…
  3. For the souls of Damiano Fonte and the rest of the Fonte line: Hail Mary…
  4. For the souls of Eulogia Fonte and the rest of the Fabiala line: Hail Mary…
  5. For the souls of Blas Rodriguez and the rest of the Rodriguez line: Hail Mary…
  6. For the souls of Magna Rodriguez and the rest of the Garcia line: Hail Mary…
  7. For the souls of Melecio Ballesteros and the rest of the Ballesteros line: Hail Mary…
  8. For the souls of Tomasa Ballesteros and the rest of the Molina line: Hail Mary…
  9. For the souls of our great grandparents and other ancestors: Hail Mary…
  10. For the souls of those related to us in some way but whose names we do not remember or know: Hail Mary…


Glory be…
Fatima Prayer
Miraculous Medal Prayer
Eternal Rest Prayer

The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ


Lord Jesus Christ,
through Your painful Crucifixion,
which You suffered so patiently
for us sinners,
we ask You to have mercy
on the Holy Souls in Purgatory!
Turn Your Holy Face towards them
and let them be in Paradise with You today.

Our Father…

  1. For the souls of Leo David, Roberto and Delia Camu, and all who are related to us by affinal kinship: Hail Mary…
  2. For the souls of Delfin Garcia, Elenita Ingala, and our other deceased godparents and sacramental sponsors: Hail Mary…
  3. For the souls of Raymundo Punongbayan, Jesse Daligdig, and those lost in fatal accidents: Hail Mary…
  4. For the souls of Alonzo Gabriel, Martin Afable, Cole James Jimeno, Maria Eloise Salinas Peña, and those who died of cancer or other lingering illnesses: Hail Mary…
  5. For the souls of Cynthia Reyes, Rosa Maria Bejasa, and our other deceased teachers: Hail Mary…
  6. For the souls of Edward Naughton, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Villaluz, and all who served in this parish: Hail Mary…
  7. For the souls of Mary Virgie Ting-Bata, and of our other deceased friends and neighbors, those who have been kind to us or have helped us in some way: Hail Mary…
  8. For the souls of Raulo Incarnacion, Mauro Dioso, and all those who died from strokes and heart attacks: Hail Mary…
  9. For the souls of those who died due directly or indirectly to COVID-19: Hail Mary…
  10. For all the holy souls in Purgatory: Hail Mary…


Glory be…
Fatima Prayer
Miraculous Medal Prayer
Eternal Rest Prayer

Final Acclamation


Lord Jesus Christ,
through Your five Holy Wounds
and through all of Your Sacred Blood that You shed,
we ask You to have mercy
on the Holy Souls in Purgatory,
and in particular on my father, grandparents, relatives,
friends, spiritual guides and benefactors.
Complete the healing of their purification
and let them enjoy and participate fully
in Your Salvation.
Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen (Salve Regina):


Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy,
Our life, our sweetness, and our hope!
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us.
And after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O Clement, O Loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, o Holy Mother of God,
R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
V. Make me worthy to praise you, O holy Virgin.
R. Give me strength against your enemies.
V. Blessed be God in His Saints.
R. Amen.


Let us pray:


O God, whose only begotten Son,
by His life, death and resurrection
has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life.
Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these Mysteries
of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
we may imitate what they contain
and obtain what they promise,
through the same Christ, our Lord.
Amen.

[You may replace the word “Filipino” in the following with your family name.]

V. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
R. Keep the Filipino family.
V. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
R. Save the Filipino family.
V. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary,
R. Bless the Filipino family.


Sign of the Cross:


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.





Prayers After the Rosary



Litany for the Faithful Departed


V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, Have mercy on us.
V. Christ, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, Have mercy on us.
V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Lord, Have mercy on us.
V. Christ, hear us.
R. Christ, graciously hear us.

* For the next verses, the response should be:
“Have mercy on the soul/s of [name of the deceased] / the faithful departed.” or “Have mercy on his/her/their soul/s.”



V. God the Father of Heaven,
V. God the Son, Redeemer of the World,
V. God the Holy Spirit,
V. Holy Trinity, One God,


* For the next verses, the response should be:
“Pray for the soul/s of [name of the deceased] / the faithful departed.” or “Pray for him/her/them.”



V. Holy Mary,
V. Holy Mother of God,
V. Holy Virgin of Virgins,


V. St. Michael,
V. St. Gabriel,
V. St. Raphael,
V. All you Holy Angels & Archangels,
V. All you orders of blessed spirits,


V. St. John the Baptist,
V. St. Joseph,
V. All you holy Patriarchs and Prophets,


V. St. Peter,
V. St. Paul,
V. St. Andrew,
V. St. James (son of Zebedee),
V. St. John,
V. St. Thomas,
V. St. James (son of Alphaeus),
V. St. Philip,
V. St. Bartholomew,
V. St. Matthew,
V. St. Simon,
V. St. Jude,
V. St. Matthias,
V. St. Barnabas,
V. St. Luke,
V. St. Mark,
V. All you holy Apostles & Evangelists,
V. All you holy Disciples of the Lord,
V. All you holy Innocents,


V. St. Stephen,
V. St. Lawrence,
V. St. Vincent,
V. All you holy martyrs,


V. St. Gregory,
V. St. Ambrose,
V. St. Augustine,
V. St. Jerome,
V. All you holy bishops and confessors,
V. All ye holy doctors,,


V. St. Anthony,
V. St. Benedict,
V. St. Odilo,
V. St. Bernard,
V. St. Dominic,
V. St. Francis of Assissi,
V. St. Nicholas of Tolentino,
V. St. Andrew Avellino,
V. St. Joseph of Cupertino,
V. St. Pio of Pietrelcina,
V. All ye holy priests and levites,,
V. All you holy monks & hermits,


V. St. Mary Magdalene,
V. St. Catherine,
V. St. Barbara,
V. St. Gertrude,
V. St. Faustina,
V. All you holy virgins and widows,
V. All you holy saints of God,


V. Be merciful,
R. Spare him/her/them, O Lord.
V. Be merciful,
R. Graciously hear us, O Lord.

* For the next verses, the response should be:
“O Lord, deliver his/her/their soul/s.”



V. From all evil,
V. From Your wrath,
V. From the rigor of Your justice,
V. From the power of the devil,
V. From the gnawing worm of conscience,
V. From long-enduring sorrow,
V. From eternal flames,
V. From intolerable cold,
V. From horrible darkness,
V. From dreadful weeping & wailing,


V. Through your admirable conception,
V. Through Your Holy Birth,
V. Through Your most sweet Name,
V. Through Your Baptism & Holy Fasting,
V. Through Your most profound humiliation,
V. Through Your prompt obedience,
V. Through Your infinite love,
V. Through Your bloody sweat.,
V. Through Your sorrow & anguish,
V. Through Your bonds,
V. Through Your scourging,
V. Through Your crowning with thorns,
V. Through Your carrying of the Cross,
V. Through Your most cruel death,
V. Through Your most holy wounds,
V. Through Your most bitter cross & passion,
V. Through Your Holy Resurrection,
V. Through Your admirable Ascension,
V. Through the coming of the Holy Spirit,
V. On the Day of Judgment,


* For the next verses, the response should be:
R. “We beseech You, hear us.”.


V. We sinners,
V. You who forgave Magdalene & answered the prayer of the thief,
V. You who freely saves Your elect,
V. You who have the keys of Heaven & hell,


V. That you would be pleased to deliver the souls
of our parents, relations, friends & benefactors
from the pains of hell,
V. That you would be pleased to have mercy on those
of whom no special remembrance
is made on earth,
V. That you would be pleased to grant them all
the pardon & remission of all their sins,
V. That you would be pleased to fulfill all their desires,
V. That you would be pleased to receive them into the company of the blessed,


V. King of Majesty,
V. Son of God,


V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
R. Grant him/her/them rest.
V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
R. Grant him/her/them rest.
V. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
R. Grant him/her/them rest everlasting.

V. Christ, hear us,
R. Christ, graciously hear us.
V. Lord, Have mercy,
R. Christ, have mercy.
V. From the gates of hell,
R. Deliver his/her/their soul/s, O Lord.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer,
R. And let my cry come to You.

Let Us Pray:


O God, the Creator & Redeemer of all the faithful,
grant to the souls of Your departed servants
the remission of their sins;
that by our pious supplications,
they may obtain that pardon
which they have always desired.
Grant this, O God, who lives and reigns forever & ever.
Amen.

Closing Prayers

God our Father,
Your power brings us to birth,
Your providence guides our lives,
and by Your command we return to dust.
Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,
their lives change but do not end.
We pray in hope for our family, relatives and friends,
and for all the dead known to You alone.
In company with Christ,
Who died and now lives,
may they rejoice in Your kingdom,
where all our tears are wiped away.
Unite us together again in one family,
to sing Your praise forever and ever.
Amen.


Petition for the Souls in Purgatory

O Lord, You always love
to distribute Mercy and Graces.
For this reason, we never cease asking of You
to think of the souls of Your servants
whom You have taken from this world.
Do not leave them under the power of the enemy
and do not ever forget them.
Order Your Holy Angels to take and lead them
to their heavenly home.
They hoped for You, they believed in You.
So do not let them endure the punishments of Purgatory,
but let them have the Eternal Joys.
Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

Prayer of Cardinal Newman for the Poor Souls in Purgatory


O most gentle Heart of Jesus,
ever present in the Blessed Sacrament,
ever consumed with burning love
for the poor captive souls in Purgatory,
have mercy on them.
Be not severe in Your judgments,
but let some drops of Your Precious Blood
fall upon the devouring flames.
And, Merciful Savior, send Your angels
to conduct them to a place of refreshment, light and peace.
Amen.


Closing Invocations


V. May the divine assistance remain always with us.
R. Amen.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. And may Almighty God bless us: the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
R. AMEN.


Sign of the Cross


In the Name of the Father,
and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.