Every month, Holy Mother Church gives us opportunities to direct our devotions and prayers to a specific subject. The entire month of November is dedicated to praying for the holy souls that are destined for Heaven, but are undergoing purification in Purgatory. It's not just a one-day thing we do on November 2 and in … Continue reading November Devotion: Praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory →

Today we celebrate the Memorial of All of the Faithful Departed, or All Souls’ Day. It is a day to remember all of the holy souls who died with some stain of sin (not mortal) still on their souls and so must undergo purification in Purgatory before entering Heaven. They cannot pray for themselves, so … Continue reading Prayers for the Holy Souls in Purgatory →

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of all Saints, the day we commemorate the members of the Church Triumphant, all of those who have gone before us in living for Christ and who know live happily with Him forever in heaven. Let us ask for their intercession as we strive to follow in their footsteps on … Continue reading Litany of The Saints—Via Catholicism Pure & Simple →