Twice-Jailed Boston Mayor’s Last Hurrah Was in 1958, but His Admirers Still Pray at His Grave
Hero? Rogue? Maybe it’s both. But Catholic politician James Michael Curley, known as the ‘Mayor of the Poor,’ remains a beloved figure.
Results from Tag: 'month of the holy souls'
The Traditional Irish Wake Highlights Importance of Praying for Departed Souls
For all the clichés, the Catholic triduum of death, resting and resurrection is, at the heart, a traditional ritual of mourning, community and remembrance of a life well lived, traditionally in the family home but adapted for current times and locales.
Thinking Ahead and Preparing: Looking to ‘Ars Moriendi,’ the Art of Dying Well
BOOK PICK: The Church’s devotional tradition has encouraged us to live every day as if it were our last so that when our last day comes, we will be ready. That’s where Roger Nutt’s ‘To Die Is Gain’ comes in.
Errands of Mercy: Catholic Funeral Director Accompanies Families Through Mourning With Christian Hope
Victor Sweeney feels called to his work with the grieving and the dead.
Pope Francis Offers Mass for Souls of 208 Deceased Bishops and Cardinals
The livestreamed Mass, celebrated on Nov. 4, was offered for 17 cardinals and 191 bishops and archbishops who died between Nov. 7, 2020, and Oct. 25, 2021.
Florida Physician Spreads Divine Mercy for the Living and the Dead
Dr. Bryan Thatcher assists holy souls in November through Eucharistic adoration.
How to Spend the ‘Month of the Holy Souls’ in Time of Pandemic
COMMENTARY: November presents a new opportunity to address the pastoral needs of the living and the dead.
