November, The Holy Souls, And Purgatory
By DONAL ANTHONY FOLEY November is the month of the Holy Souls, and so this is an important time to remember our loved ones, and more generally the souls in Purgatory. But our concern for them should not be limited to just one month. We can also, at any time of the year and at any time or place, pray for them, or visit a cemetery and pray for particular souls, either vocally or mentally, so as to gain a partial indulgence on their behalf, using, for example this well-known prayer:“Eternal rest grant to 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.”We…Continue Reading