Actress Shefali Jariwala’s sudden death at 42 has raised questions about untimely death in Hinduism. The Garuda Purana offers ...

Fr. McConnell reminded everyone in his homily that the souls in purgatory are completely dependent on our prayers and it’s evident that the community at Holy Family is dedicated to praying for ...

and have the desire to pray. Amen.” St. Alphonsus Liguori (1697-1787), from his Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory: “Blessed Souls, I have prayed for thee; I entreat thee, who are so dear ...

All Souls’ Day is a catalyst for frequent remembrance throughout the year of the holy souls in purgatory. May we never forget these, our brothers and sisters. Msgr. Mangan, who previously served on ...

It’s good to think about purgatory as we approach All Souls’ Day — Nov. 2, the day after All Saints’ Day, when the church reminds us to take special note of loved ones, family and friends who may now ...

That leaves All Souls’ Day. Prayer for the souls in purgatory also goes way back. But only in the 11th century did St. Odilo, abbot of the great abbey of Cluny in France, establish All Souls as a ...

"The Church gives the name 'Purgatory' to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned." And the text then speak warmly of Masses, almsgiving, ...

ROME, Italy — The Museo delle Anime del Purgatorio (Museum of the Holy Souls in Purgatory) is actually just a small room in a 17th-century convent within the same building as Chiesa del Sacro ...

As Catholics, All Souls’ Day is celebrated by praying for our faithful departed, those close to us as well as for the holy souls in purgatory.

The observance of All Souls’ Day, which follows on Nov. 2, is equally significant. All Souls’ Day is a day of prayer and remembrance for all the faithful departed, especially those in purgatory.