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Enclosed, please find my own application as well as that of two others. I am a missionary working in one of the remotest corners of the globe. It is a very new area for the church and thanks be to God many new tribes and villages are accepting the Lord in Baptism. I shall be happy to join you in praying for the holy souls as I generally do it. Fr. George (P.K.) Pallipparambil, Arunashal Pradesh, India

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Ako po ay nagsosolo na sa buhay at ang pagdarasal sa mga banal na kaluluwa ay isang magandang gawain para sa akin. Alam ko pong magiging malaking tulong ito sa akin sapagkat wala po akong ibang sinasandigan sa buhay kundi ang Dyios. Aurora G. Salayo, Sampaloc, Quezon Province

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I am very grateful for I am now one of the members of PWHS. Way back in 1999, a friend of mine, Aida Panganiban, gave me a booklet, "Read Me or Rue It". Since then, I keep on praying the prayers and novenas from the booklet. I offered masses for them every month. I deeply knew the importance of prayer and masses offered for the holy souls. I asked help from them both temporal and spiritual. I’ve read "Apologia for Purgatory" and my comments on the former member of the PWHS is that we must pray for him; he is a lost soul and a blind follower of God. Leticia Dy Bandibas, Naga City, Camarines Sur

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I would like to acknowledge with sincerest thanks and gratitude your response to the prospective members whom I sent you last month. They are all happy about it. Carmencita (Menchie) A. Abejar, Sampaloc, Quezon Province

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Thank you so much for remembering me and celebrating my birthday with a mass. I was so touched. Thank you, too, for the card and the "Stampita of the Prayer of St. Gertrude" for the Holy Souls. More power to the Monfort Foundation, Inc. and may the PWHS keep on multiplying. Elvira G. Magno, Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija

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We are recruiting members in our parish (Pandacan) especially those eager to pray for the souls of their departed loved ones. Thank you very much in advance. Antolin L. Lartorte, Sto. Niño Parish, Pandacan, Manila

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Peace of Christ! Here is the list of quotations from the Diary of St. Faustina. Sorry for the long delay. I was out of town for sometime. Regards and more power! Msgr. Pepe Ramirez, Vicar General of the Diocese of Manila, Binondo, Manila

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Greetings of congratulations for a job well done. Upon receipt of "Fore & Aft" I learned that the prayer of St. Gertrude, the Great is now on nationwide radio and TV. Last year, we in Gen. Trias, St. Francis of Assisi Parish launched a 9-day novena for the holy souls and holy masses in commemoration of the faithful departed led and celebrated by our parish priest, Rev. Fr. George G. Morales. We used the 100 copies of that little book "Basahin o Pagsisihan Mo" which I ordered the last time I visited your office. Fr. Morales chose that little book for the novena because it contains the litany of the saints for the poor souls. On the 10th day, Nov. 2, 2001 after the 6:00am mass, we visited the three cemeteries in our town. Xerox copies of St. Gertrude’s prayer were distributed to all. Then with lighted candles we altogether prayed for the holy souls including that famous prayer of St. Gertrude. Then followed the sprinkling of the holy water to as many tombs as there are in each of the three cemeteries. It was a nice experience thinking that we have helped the release of thousands of souls in purgatory in that single day. We plan to repeat the same apostolic work in November this 2002. Enclosed herewith are 23 application forms of new members in our town. Araceli G. Grepo, Area Coordinator, General Trias Cavite

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Thank you for remembering my birthday and celebrating it with mass. I am 81 years old now by this date (May 19). You know I am alone in my house with the company of our Lord. Thank you again for celebrating my birthday. I hope this will not be the last. Araceli "Lily" P. Lachica, Aklan

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I enjoy reading your newsletters, so I hope you can continue sending newsletters to me in my new address. [e-mail] Gloria B. Pielago Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

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Many thanks for the regular copies of your publication Fore & Aft. I have reproduced some portions to be able to recruit my friends to your latest apostolate – spending one hour before the Blessed Sacrament. Actually we have already been doing that for a long time so I do not see any hassle recruiting them for Prayer Warriors. Since our Legion apostolate deals with souls we can always add your intentions and vice versa. Bro. Vic Sevilla is one of our most popular leaders. Ma. Teodora R. Caballero, Curia President, Pius XII Catholic Center, Manila

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Greetings in the Lord! Thank you for everything – the publication which gives me some insights into the extent of your apostolate, your thoughtfulness in having a Mass offered for me on my birthday, etc. Chita, I am very happy to be a member of our Association for the poor souls in Purgatory. Sr. Mamerta Rocero, SPC Vigil House, New Manila, Quezon City

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I got the information from Rev. Mother Prioress from Portugal regarding the Association of the Holy Souls. I would like to enroll as member. Lucy Louis, Sabah, Malaysia

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Advance Happy 10th year Anniversary to the apostolate. Four of the members are going to help me in the crowd contact to spread awareness about the Holy Souls. Ate Chi inspired me to do this and we’re going to start by August every Sunday morning. [e-mail] Belinda Patiño, Area Coordinator, Hong Kong, China

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Thank you so much for accepting me in this unique organization which will surely help all those who have gone ahead of us to obtain the mercy of God, thru our prayers and sacrifices. Congratulations to the founder and the staff! [e-mail] Juanita Osing, Rome, Italy

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Thank you so much for your kind greetings and for the newsletter. We continue to refer to you those who seek information on the Holy Souls Association coming from the Philippines and from other countries as well. Be assured of a remembrance of prayers especially in our Rosary Hours of Guard for God’s continued blessings and Our Blessed Mother’s special guidance and protection for you and all those who are with you in your beautiful apostolate for the Hoy Souls. Sr. Maria, OP, Mother Prioress, Fatima Portugal

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Thank you so much for providing me always a copy of your publication. They are very enlightening and edifying. Keep up the good work and a toast to your never faltering enthusiasm. Violy Santos

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I am just a tourist. With the grace of God and the help of the Holy Souls in Purgatory I was able to make it here. [e-mail] Aida Santiago, Massachusetts, USA

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I‘m fond really of praying for souls in purgatory. I wish to help them so much because I know everybody will pass in that stage after death but here in this group of Prayer Warriors of Holy Souls, we can say that, we still have a chance to go directly to heaven after death. Jane J. Arabia, Roxas City, Capiz

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First of all thank you for the mass and birthday card greetings. It has strengthened me physically and spiritually. Helen P. Chavez, Malabon, Metro Manila

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I am a reader of the great book "Read Me or Rue It" and wish to be a member in the Association of Holy Souls. I wrote a letter to Portugal inquiring how to be a member. Dennis Baton, Danao City, Cebu Province

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Ave Maria! Thank you for your communication. As soon as I am able, I will place a link on our site: Holy-Souls.com. May God bless you for your work on behalf of the Holy Souls. In Christ. [e-mail] Fr. Rosario Thomas

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I work in a prison and can attest that God does work in the lives of those that open themselves to his graces. Any material that you may be aware of would be appreciated. [e-mail] William Raymond, Stafordville, USA

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I’m very thankful for the card you sent me on my birthday. Thank you for the mass and prayers. More power to your congregation. I hope and pray to have more members for the prayer warriors of the Holy Souls. Mrs. Lolita Chio, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur

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Gumaan na po nang kaunti and bigat ng dib-dib ko. Dahil sa pagkakakulong ko dito muli akong nagbalik sa Panginoon at alam ko dinala nya ako dito, para muli ko siyang makilala (we praise and thank the Lord). VL, Correctional Institute for Women, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

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Maraming salamat sa sulat ninyo and for the much-awaited Holy Souls bulletin. Congratulations on your 10th Foundation Anniversary. I rejoice with you and join you in prayer of praise and gratitude to God for each and every grace and blessing He has lovingly bestowed upon you and upon all the happy souls (living and deceased) who are in any way connected to this special apostolate and of course with all the Holy Souls who are also rejoicing and thanking God on this special day! Irmã Marija of Fatima, Portugal

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I have been enrolled by Sr. Lita David, OCDS about two years ago and I’m grateful for the newsletter and forms you sent me, especially your greetings on my birthday Dec. 20. I am missing your subsequent issues. Is it possible for me to have the other issues still available? I find the articles very informative and inspiring. There is so much to learn about the Souls in Purgatory and how we can help them. I made a Heroic Act of Charity for them since 1982 and renewed every Nov. 1. If by my prayers, I was able to release even one soul, then I’m gratified. Heartfelt congratulations for the wonderful job you are doing at the PWHS. You are truly blessed! The souls must be very pleased with you both. Sr. Julie A. Calinawan, OCDS, Antipolo, Metro Manila

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I would be honored to post a link to your wonderful site on my own website.  In fact, I’ve already included the link on my "Seven Days Of Prayer For The Souls In Purgatory" page.  Here is the web address where you will find the link: www.catholicgarden.com/purgatory.html . You have a wonderful ministry.  May God bless you and your ministry and shower you with His grace. [e-mail] Ctherese www.catholicgarden.com/ 

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I am amazed at the contents that I have read in the booklet "Read Me or Rue It". Poor souls in Purgatory really need prayers; I want to be a member of the Prayer Warriors. Teresita B. Remigio, Sinamar Norte, San Mateo, Isabela

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Congratulations on your excellent site. May Our Lord richly bless your important apostolate. May Jesus Christ be praised! [e-mail] Jeff, Catholic Info & Resources

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Now, a short anecdote on while I was working on the Treasury of Prayers. I couldn’t have done it without me invoking the Divine Will and the constant calling on the Holy Souls to pray for me moment by moment. You see, there were times when I would have gone several pages and then things would happen (blackout / a wrong key would touch off several pages) with me literally wanting to scream my head off ! But all things considered, everything came all so easily for me — even the corrections of Dohdo and the references (or where to look for them) — was like having it in my fingertips. Baby Saavedra, PWHS core group member, Parañaque, Metro Manila

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I have been to your website and signed up for memberhip. This is a wonderful apostolate. I have thought about this sort of thing probably at about the same time you did. Sometime in 1989 I got hold of "Unpublished Manuscript on Purgatory" and I started giving out copies to friends and relatives. Meanwhile I am sending your website address to everyone in my mailing list and my discussion groups. [email] Nimfa Tangcuangco