Hitchcock, Jack the Ripper and a Catholic Cemetery
Among London’s Catholic dead, life is to be found.
Results from Tag: 'praying for the dead'
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.
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.
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.
Merciful Aid to Veterans: Prayers Give Further Honor to Our War Dead
Do we offer a Mass for them and for those who suffer the terrible consequences of war and those who are left behind?
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.
The Dormitory of the Dead: A Place of Waiting and Promise
London cemetery visit highlights duty to pray for souls.
Pope Francis Celebrates All Souls’ Day Mass in Rome Catacombs
‘The souls of the just are in the hands of God,’ he said Nov. 2.
How Funeral Rites and Devotions Help the Faithful Face Death
The Church has a beautiful treasury of prayer and liturgy for facing the end of life.
Celebrating the Hallowed Tradition of Cemetery Masses
Allhallowtide includes praying for the dead.
