Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great – Kilgarlin Laminated Prayer Card
- Description
The Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great is a beloved Catholic devotion offered for the Holy Souls in Purgatory and for sinners throughout the world.
This beautifully laminated Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great Kilgarlin Prayer Card features sacred artwork of St. Gertrude on the front and the full prayer on the back. Gold-color accents and fine detailing give the card a traditional Catholic devotional appearance.
Compact and easy to carry, this prayer card can be kept in a wallet, Bible, missal, prayer book, purse, or home prayer space. It is especially meaningful for All Souls Day, November devotions, memorial prayer, sympathy gifts, and anyone wishing to pray for deceased loved ones and the faithful departed.
Card Details
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Beautifully laminated with gold-color accents and fine detail
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Sacred image of St. Gertrude the Great on the front
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Full St. Gertrude prayer printed on the back
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2.5" × 4.5" standard prayer card size
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Fits easily in a Bible, purse, wallet, or pocket
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Meaningful for sympathy gifts, remembrance, and All Souls Day devotion
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Ideal for parishes, memorial gatherings, prayer groups, and religious education
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Available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100
Prayer
Prayer of St. Gertrude the Great
Eternal Father, I offer thee
the most precious blood of Thy
Divine Son, Jesus, in union
with the Masses said throughout
the world today for all the
Holy Souls in purgatory,
for sinners everywhere, for
sinners in the Universal Church,
those in my own home and
within my family.
Amen.
About the Devotion
St. Gertrude the Great & Prayer for the Holy Souls
St. Gertrude the Great was a 13th-century German Benedictine mystic known for her deep contemplative life and writings on the love and mercy of Christ. Her feast day is November 16.
A popular Catholic tradition associates this prayer with a private revelation concerning the release of souls from Purgatory. Catholics are not required to accept private revelations as articles of faith, but the prayer remains a meaningful devotion for interceding for the faithful departed.
Many Catholics pray this devotion during November, the Month of the Holy Souls, on All Souls Day, after Mass, or whenever remembering someone who has died.
Helpful Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it true that this prayer releases 1,000 souls from Purgatory?
A popular Catholic tradition connects the 1,000 souls from Purgatory claim with St. Gertrude the Great. However, the Church does not require Catholics to accept this claim as an article of faith.
Instead, Catholics can focus on the prayer’s purpose:
- Praying for the faithful departed
- Asking God to show mercy to souls
- Remembering deceased loved ones
- Practicing spiritual charity
- Reflecting on eternal life
- Trusting in God’s mercy
In addition, Catholics can pray for the dead regardless of the specific numerical promise. Therefore, the prayer remains meaningful even without relying on the claim about 1,000 souls.
Ultimately, the devotion encourages Catholics to entrust the faithful departed to God’s mercy through prayer.
When should I pray the St. Gertrude Prayer?
You may pray it at any time. Many Catholics use it during November, on All Souls Day, after Mass, or when remembering a deceased family member or friend.
Can I give this prayer card as a sympathy gift?
Yes. This card can be a thoughtful Catholic sympathy gift for someone mourning a loved one, providing a prayer they can return to during moments of grief and remembrance.
Can churches and ministries order these cards in larger quantities?
Yes. The card is available in packs of 3, 10, 25, 50, and 100, making it suitable for parishes, ministries, prayer groups, religious education programs, memorial gatherings, and church handouts.
More Than a Prayer Card
A Mission Behind Every Card
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