November 2023 Fatima Cell Program

THE POOR SOULS. Holy Mother Church has consecrated the month of November in a special way to the remembrance of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, which as you know, is that place of expiation where the souls of the Just, stained with the temporal punishment due to forgiven sin (and/or unforgiven venial sin), are purified for Heaven. Unable to help themselves and in dire need of our charity, these members of the "Church Suffering" must surely be among those for whom Our Lady of Fatima gave us the prayer after each decade of the Rosary, in which we say: "...lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy." Yes, we have an obligation in justice and charity to make reparation for our own sins and those of all mankind. But we have another singular, important and charitable motive for prayer and penance – the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory. Therefore, let us fervently join in the daily prayers of our Holy Mother the Church for the relief of the Souls of the Faithful Departed, from the Liturgy of All Souls Day (November 2) throughout the entire month of November. Let us pray and offer sacrifices for the relief of their sufferings and for their triumphant entrance into Heaven. Especially since they are so neglected by the presumptuous, who have no true concept of the infinite justice and holiness of God nor of the painful expiation He demands in consequence of sin.

MEDITATION: * from "My Imitation of Christ"; or from Chapter 9 of Purgatory by Fr. F.X. Schouppe

STUDY & DISCUSS: * Officer's reports; Cell Memos; reading of the Salve Maria Regina Bulletin.

* To promote the Message of Fatima * Sanctification of self, family, neighbor

Personal resolve to honor Our Lady in a special way on Saturdays.
Pray the Sacrifice Prayer when confronted with crosses and contradictions, with the intention of making reparation for the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory.
As a Cell, as a family, and individually, request that Masses be offered for the relief of the Poor Souls. It is the charitable duty of each of us to do all that we can for the relief of the Suffering Souls in Purgatory, and particularly the deceased members of our own families, as well as our friends, relatives and benefactors. If we do not have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for them; if we do not make reparation and offer our prayers for them, who will?
Family practice: Plan your prayer and sacrifice program for the season of Advent.
Put up a literature rack (or use existing ones) in airports, hospitals, etc. (keep them stocked!); distribute leaflets to promote the message of Our Lady of Fatima and the true Catholic Faith...
Faithfully remember the deceased members of the Fatima Crusade and all of the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory throughout this month, especially by devoutly reciting Lauds for the Dead; promote devotion to the Poor Souls among family and friends. To recite the Toties Quoties prayers on All Souls' Day (or the following Sunday) and gain as many indulgences as possible for the Poor Suffering Souls in Purgatory.
Visit the graves of the faithful departed and offer prayers for the repose of their souls.
Make visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly. Help them!!! with spiritual encouragement and distribute Fatima pledges, brown scapulars, miraculous medals, and leaflets to those open to receiving these spiritual aids. Explain to them the great value of offering their sufferings for the missions, the Religious and the work of the Fatima Crusade, for the conversion of sinners and the salvation of souls.
Special observance of the Feasts of All Saints, Our Lady of Heede, Queen of the Poor Souls in Purgatory, Our Mother of Divine Providence, the Presentation of Our Lady, and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal of the Immaculate Conception.