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Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). The coming of our blessed Lord is a universal event that has a direct impact on the living and the dead alike. The coming of our Lord is monumental for both the Saints in glory and the Saints on earth. You see, some prayers are so universal that they touch both the earthly and the departed.
1 day ago · So, what we Catholics do in November in terms of praying for the faithful departed (and note that term—not the “dead” but the faithful departed, i.e., those we hope have fulfilled the ...
1 day ago · Beyond biblical and spiritual reasons, Father Djé noted that praying for the deceased also “helps us psychologically bear grief and maintain our connection with those who are no longer with us ...
4 days ago · Praying for the dead reflects our belief in the resurrection and eternal life promised by Christ. John 11:25-26 says, “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die.'”.
5 days ago · This communal aspect of purgatory underscores the interconnectedness of the Church, both living and deceased. “Purgatory is not an individualistic doctrine,” he continued, “It’s something the whole Church does together. As we pray for the dead, we’re also acknowledging our hope that someone will pray for us. Together, we help each ...
Nov 3, 2023 · When Catholics talk about praying for the dead, fellow Christians will often scratch their heads at the notion, and some may raise accusations that such a practice is akin to the practice of conjuring and communicating with dead spirits that’s associated with pagans and occultists.
Oct 3, 2024 · And there is no hint in the teachings of Jesus, and there’s no hint in the teachings of the Apostle Paul—now, there are some things in the Apocrypha that suggest prayer for the dead—but in the Canon, the Protestant Canon of the Bible, there’s no hint of praying for the dead. If I thought that there was a second chance, why would you ...
