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 the grave  with  tender  solicitude  the  souls  of  those  they loved in  life.

In praying  for  the  dead  and  gaining  indulgences  for  them, let us  remember  that  every  prayer  we  say,  every  sacrifice we make,  every  alms  we  give  for  the  repose  of  the  dear departed ones,  will  all  return  upon  ourselves  in  hundredfold blessings. They are  God's  friends,  dear  to  His  sacred Heart, living  in  His  grace,  and  in  constant  communion  with Him; and  though  they  may  not  alleviate  their  own  sufferings, their  prayers  in  our  behalf  always  avail. They can aid  us  most  efficaciously. God will  not  turn  a  deaf ear to  their  intercession. Being holy  souls,  they  are  grateful souls. The friends  that  aid  them,  they  in  turn  will also aid. We need  not  fear  praying  to  them  in  all  faith and confidence. They will  obtain  for  us  the  graces  that we ask  for  the  good  of  our  souls. They will  watch  over  us and  protect  us  in  the  dangers  of  life  and  they  will  intercede with God  for  our  eternal  salvation. — See  Forget-Me-Nots from Many  Gardens.

Indulgence of  100  days,  three  times  a  day,  for  saying morning, noon,  and  night,  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father  thrice, in thanksgiving  to  the  Most  Holy  Trinity  for  the  graces  and privileges granted  to  most  holy  Mary,  especially  in  her glorious assumption  into  heaven. — Pius  VII,  July  11, 1815.

For saying  the  Glory  be  to  the  Father  seven  times  to obtain  the  Seven  Gifts  of  the  Holy  Spirit;  for  the