Padre Pio, Purgatory and Prayer: Are Some Ghostly Encounters a Cry for Help?
A Catholic perspective on ghost stories reveals why some apparitions may be souls in Purgatory — and why the Church urges us to pray for them.
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Fire-Tested Faith: Exploring the Biblical Foundation for Purgatory
The arguments for purgatory are biblical and analogical, rooted in God’s plan to purify souls for heaven through a process of refining love.
Who Is the Favorite Visitor of Souls in Purgatory?
On All Souls Day, and every day, there is one visitor to purgatory that the souls there especially long to see.
Read Dante’s ‘Purgatorio’ for All Souls’ Day
We do the poor souls a great kindness by our prayers and pious acts to help speed them on their journey to Paradise.
‘Mission of Mercy’: New Confraternity Helps Holy Souls and Comforts Grieving Families
Along with praying for the holy souls, a second goal of the confraternity is to help Catholics understand the teachings on purgatory and indulgences.
Praying for the Holy Souls: New Children’s Book Explains That ‘Purgatory Is One of God’s Greatest Gifts’
The ‘Purgatory Lady’ conveys the concept in a kid-friendly manner.
Why I Had a Mass Offered for Janis Joplin
Mass offerings and other suffrages for the Poor Souls are one way of showing my thanks to all the artists and writers and historical figures who have delighted and affected me over the decades.
This Is One of the Best Things You Can for a Vet on Veterans Day
In this month of the Holy Souls, Veterans Day must be more than just a day off. Catholics can do a great work of mercy by offering Masses, suffrages and indulgences for our veterans.
All Souls’ Day: Praying for the Faithful Departed
COMMENTARY: Fulfilling our Christian duty on All Souls’ Day and during the month of November
5 Ways to Help the Holy Souls in Purgatory During Lent
Let us leave no soul behind in purgatory.
