NOVENA TO THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED Seventh Day. The immense pain felt by the souls in Purgatory, which we can alleviate, increases when they consider the merciful acts of God. All this, in their eyes, makes their sin of ingratitude even more serious. O Almighty God, Eternal God, I too was an ungrateful creature. You waited for me with infinite patience and repeatedly forgave my sins. Yet, after repeated promises, I continued to offend You. O my God, our Father in Heaven, have mercy on me! I grieve