I know that it is always good to pray for the souls in Purgatory. Otherwise, the souls won’t make it to Heaven. However, is it O.K. to pray that all of the souls in Purgatory be released and ...

Further, heaven is described in the Bible as a place of those who have been made perfect (Hebrews 12:23; Revelation 21:27). The Church takes these promises of ultimate perfection very seriously.

“It’s not punishment—it’s a loving purgatory,” explained Tassone, who has written six books on the subject including, “Praying With the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory” (Our ...

Nov. 2 is the date of All Souls' Day. This holiday is marked by people going to cemeteries, remembering their deceased loved ones and saying extra prayers.

1.O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priests.  Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and a burning love which will ever increase in the course ...

People in Ireland traditionally believed that on All Souls' Day, the souls of the dead would return to their families and speak to their descendants. November 2 is the Commemoration of All the ...

For most modern Christians, the idea of “going to heaven” is a key belief. But early Christians had very different ideas on the subject.

Let us promise to keep in our hearts, in our souls, in our minds, on this day and on every day, the life and lessons of Christ, our Lord.” — Barack Obama, Easter Prayer Breakfast 2013 ...