Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Train Crash in India That Killed 275 People
The Pope also sent a condolence telegram to India’s apostolic nuncio, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, the day after the accident.
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On Veterans Day, You Can Help a Veteran See the Face of God
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.
Give the Gift of Heaven This Christmas
This year, let’s pray for the souls in Purgatory — that Christmas morning will find these souls joyful and triumphant, cradled in the arms of their Savior.
Why Do We Need to Pray for the Dead?
For souls in purgatory, their wills are basically good. They are saved. But they are not what they should be.
O God, Look Mercifully on Your Departed Servants
“Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength.” (Collect for All Souls’ Day)
Jesus, Peter, Elijah and Elisha All Prayed for the Dead
“Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.” —St. John Chrysostom
Here’s How You Can Help the Holy Souls in Purgatory
We have access to several keys to help rescue the holy souls in purgatory and get them to heaven.
Let’s Empty Purgatory
Let’s not make care for the poor souls in Purgatory a mere 24-hour remembrance. Let’s make it a lifetime mission.
How to Pray the Ancient and Powerful Office of the Dead
“Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.” —St. John Chrysostom
Pope on All Souls’ Day: Death Is Not Hopeless Because of Christ’s Resurrection
Francis explained Nov. 2 that the reason for this hope is because ‘Jesus is the one who made this journey first.’
