Prayer Of St. Gertrude For The Holy Souls In Purgatory
Eternal Father, I offer You the most Precious Blood of Your Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the Universal Church, those in my own home, and within my family. Amen.
— St. Gertrude
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Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead? with Fr. Rob Adams
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly In this episode of the Catholic Link podcast, Fr. Rob is once again joined by Fr. George Elliot and they discuss why do Catholics pray for the dead and how the prayers help them in purgatory. They reference 2 Maccabees 12:46 where it states “it is a holy and […]
A Catholic’s November To-Do List
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All Souls’ Day Prayer
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly An All Souls Day Prayer | Litany For The Holy Souls In Purgatory O Jesus, Thou suffered and died that all mankind might be saved and brought to eternal happiness. Hear our pleas for further mercy on the souls of: My dear parents and grandparents,My brothers and sisters and other near […]
All Souls Day Quote | The Souls Of The Righteous
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3 Things You May Not Know About Purgatory (Infographic)
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly This post is not an article, but a part of our gallery of images. You can share this image in your social media or you can click the “Download” button and send it to your friends. We only ask you to share it in its original version, without editing […]
3 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Purgatory
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly 3 Things You probably Didn’t Know About Purgatory More Catholic Resources To Help You Understand Purgatory *Amazon Affiliate links help our ministry at no additional cost to you! Thank you!!
St. Gertrude’s Prayer For the Souls In Purgatory
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly St. Gertrude‘s Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory St. Gertrude‘s Prayer for the Souls in Purgatory Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners […]
In The Evening Of Life We Will Be Judged On Love Alone
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly In the evening of life we will be judged on love alone 12 Children’s Books To Read For The 12 Days Of Christmas Why Was Mary Absent From The Original Nativity Scene? Why Does It Matter That Jesus Was “Wrapped In Swaddling Clothes”? Official Catholic Blessing For Your Christmas […]
All Saints’ Day And All Souls’ Day: What’s the Difference?
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly All Saints’ Day is celebrated each year on November 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics of the Latin Rite. The following day, November 2nd, is All Souls’ Day. What are these? What is the difference between them? To begin, we really need to investigate the […]
The Holy Souls In Purgatory – Our Allies In The Afterlife
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly The word Purgatory comes from the Greek root πῦρ (“pur”) which means both “fire” and “pure.” This is a fitting description, as the fires of Purgatory, rather than destroying like the fires of Hell, instead purify. Purgatory is where we expiate for the pain due to mortal sins that […]
2025 Catholic Monthly Devotions And An Inspirational Catholic Quote For Each Month
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly It is a tradition of the Catholic Church to observe a specific devotion during each month of the year. Here is the list of those devotions and a saint quote that will inspire you! 2025 Catholic Monthly Devotions January – The Holy Name of Jesus “The sweet name of […]
Do Our Souls Go Straight To Heaven Or Hell When We Die?
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly St. Thomas Aquinas addresses this question in his Summa Theologica, and to reduce his nuanced arguments into one word – maybe. Thomas makes clear, in full accord with Scripture and Church teaching, that some souls do go straight to heaven or hell. Souls of those who die without any […]
Want To Request A Mass? Here’s How
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Throughout the month of November, we look for ways to honor our deceased family members and friends. One of the best ways to do this is to have a mass offered on their behalf. Why have a Mass offered? Simply put, it’s the greatest form of prayer we have […]
Do You Have Too Much Stuff? What The Minimalism Movement Has To Do With Purgatory
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly The minimalist movement is a refreshing trend in modern society. It’s a turning away from the mentality of Madonna’s “Material Girl” and turning towards a less wasteful, less consumerist mentality. Some are more extreme about it than others. This movement can manifest itself in the trendy tiny houses, getting […]
Confused By Purgatory? Fr. Mike Schmitz Explains All!
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Purgatory is one doctrine that gets a lot of criticism from non-Catholic Christians, and confuses Catholics too. What’s the deal with it?! Why do we need it, and where did it come from? This excellent video from Fr. Mike Schmitz at Ascension Presents cuts through the misconceptions surrounding Purgatory. He […]
Coping With The Sting Of Death During A Season Of Joy
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly The death of a loved one leaves an indelible mark upon your heart, and forevermore there is something that you carry around with you; it can feel heavy, or dark, and it’s especially around festive periods that the loss can feel most prevalent. As families come together to celebrate, […]
You’re Dead. Now What? A Catholic Catechesis On The Afterlife
Facebook Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Print Friendly Outside da Box releases a video dealing with the afterlife. While it’s not a very popular subject– that is when it isn’t being ridiculed or reduced to a simply sentimental matter– how we understand the event called death and what follows after it is extremely important for how we live our lives […]
