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A New Apostolate - Prayers For Suicide-Souls

A new apostolate has been formed in response to the need of the souls of those who have died by suicide, for their families and for those who are thinking about suicide. Their website is: http://www.geocities.com/suicidesouls/index.html

Please say this prayer every day if you can. Also offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass four times a year for those who commit suicide.

God our Father, those who have died by suicide need Your Mercy. Their lives were sorrowful; their deaths even more so. Give them your peace, O Lord. Give them rest and refreshment and call them out of darkness into Your most wonderful light. Comfort their families and pour Your Mercy on those who are contemplating suicide. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen.

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Fifth Commandment:

2283 -  We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary penance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives.

From BROKEN BRANCHES Newsletter of Victims Of Abortion,

Anne Lastman writes: As I read about suicide task forces and ingenious ideas about the ever-increasing rate of suicide especially amongst the youth, I am mortified that not a word is spoken about abortion. Not a word is said about promiscuity. Not a word is said about early sexual experimentation, which the young are not equipped to handle. I am mortified that the very issues which cause confusion, are not addressed. I am mortified that those in positions of power do not or cannot see that the integrity of the young person is consistently violated, and from this violation arises confusion, panic, anxiety and so on.

While not all youth suicide is abortion related, it is my contention that there is a stronger link than we care to admit. In my encounters I had spoken to a 17-year-old young man called ‘Andrew’ and he was absolutely devastated that his girlfriends mother insisted that his girlfriend abort their baby. He has no say in the matter. He was told to go home and wait till it was over, then his girlfriend was to come over and see him. I don’t know what was the outcome of ‘Andrew’. I don’t know where he is today because he came to my office only once, but unless there was some intervention in his life I am not sure of the outcome. Youth suicide is a reality. Abortion by the youth is a reality. Substance abuse by the youth is a reality. Pain alleviation (alcohol/drugs) by youth is a reality. How long will it be before someone in position of power can see that abortion/suicide are connected and something must be done about this thing called “killing a baby” or abortion.