Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Today, the militant church celebrates the Souls of the Departed. It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead (2 Maccabees 12:46) These souls who when they died had not yet attained ful sanctification and moral perfection, a requirement for entrance into Heaven, are kept in Purgatory(a temporal place of purification). These souls cannot help themselves, but are helped by our prayers and the Sacrifice of the Holy Mass offered on their behalf. Eternal rest grant unto them O, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.
Posted on: Sun, 02 Nov 2014 08:58:37 +0000
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