Purgatorian Manual

Purgatorian Manual

Compiled by the Redemptorist Fathers · Published by TAN Books

Overview

For more than a century, devout Catholics have turned to the Purgatorian Manual as a powerful treasury of prayer for the Holy Souls. Now faithfully restored and newly typeset, this classic devotional places into your hands a complete guide for assisting the suffering souls in Purgatory while deepening your own life of prayer and sacrifice.

Compiled by the Redemptorist Fathers and enriched with the teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori, the Church’s great Doctor of Moral Theology, this historic manual gathers indulgenced prayers, Mass devotions, novenas, litanies, daily offerings, and a structured 31-day program of intercession for the faithful departed.

More than a book of prayers, the Purgatorian Manual forms Catholics in the forgotten duty of suffrage for the dead. Through daily prayer, sacramental devotion, and acts of charity offered in union with Christ’s sacrifice, the faithful can assist the souls being purified and strengthen their own hope of eternal life.

• Follow a structured 31-day devotional program dedicated to the Holy Souls
• Pray indulgenced devotions preserved from the historic Redemptorist tradition
• Practice specific Mass devotions, Rosaries, and daily sacrifices for the departed
• Learn the Heroic Act of Charity and other powerful suffrages for the dead
• Deepen devotion to the Sacred Heart and Our Lady in union with the suffering Church

From the Book

“It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.”
— 2 Machabees 12:46

“The least pain in Purgatory surpasses the greatest sufferings of this life.”
— St. Thomas Aquinas

“When such a soul obtains deliverance through his prayers and good works, it incessantly prays for his salvation.”
— St. Alphonsus Liguori

Intended Audience

The Purgatorian Manual is ideal for Catholics who desire to practice the works of mercy toward the dead and live more fully the doctrine of the Communion of Saints. It is especially valuable for families, parish prayer groups, confraternities, and anyone seeking structured devotions for the Holy Souls throughout the year.

FAQs

What makes this manual unique among devotional books?
The Purgatorian Manual combines theological instruction with practical devotions, guiding Catholics step-by-step in offering prayers, Masses, indulgences, and sacrifices for the faithful departed.

Is this book suitable for daily use?
Yes. Its structured thirty-one day devotional program makes it ideal for daily prayer, especially during November or whenever one wishes to dedicate a month of prayer for the Holy Souls.