Saint Teresa of Avila, while praying the Rosary saw Purgatory. The souls were being purified by the flames. At the first "Hail Mary" the souls were relieved of their sufferings by fresh water. With every succeeding "Hail Mary" they were comforted in this manner. Saint Teresa understood that the recitation of the Holy Rosary gave great comfort to the poor souls. Saint Alphonsus de Liguori confirmed this when he said, "If we want to help the souls in Purgatory then we should say the Rosary for them because the Rosary gives them great relief."
