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We pray for the souls of the dead who are undergoing purification in purgatory, so that God who is full of mercy and compassion may forgive all their sins and admit them into His Kingdom forever.
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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 ...
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 ...
- Make Sacrifices for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Mortifications throughout your day can be offered up for the purification of souls in Purgatory! Examples include skipping the creamer in your coffee, holding your tongue when tempted to gossip, or fasting from social media on Sundays–to name a few.
- Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. You can find a guide for praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet here.
- Pray the Office of the Dead. The National Catholic Register has a guide here.
- Request a Mass to be offered for the repose of souls (or a deceased family member or friend) In addition, you can offer your communion for the souls in Purgatory.
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.
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 ...
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Prayer of commendation for those near death. In the name of the Father, + and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I commend you, my dear brother/sister, to Almighty God, and entrust you to your Creator. May you return to him who formed you from the dust of the earth. May holy Mary, the angels, and all the saints
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