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We are very glad to announce that our next ‘TWO NOVENAS' are
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1⃣ 9 DAYS NOVENA FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY
2⃣ 30 DAYS PRAYERS FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY FOR THE WHOLE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
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The Whole Month of November Is a Time Specifically Devoted to Praying for The Poor Souls in Purgatory.
EXPLANATION OF THE CATHOLIC DOCTRINE OF PURGATORY
1. DOES THE BIBLE SAY ANYTHING ABOUT PRAYING FOR THE DEAD?
While the word “purgatory” never appears in the Bible, the concept is present both implicitly and explicitly. Implicitly, the idea of praying for the dead – as when Job prays for his sons and daughters, or when Judas Maccabeus, "sent twelve thousand drachmas of silver to Jerusalem for sacrifices to be offered for the sins of the dead." (2 Maccabees 12:43), or when St. Paul encourages the Corinthians to pray for the dead (cf. 1 Corinthians 15) – necessitates belief in purgatory. If the dead are in hell, our prayers could do no good; if they are in heaven, then they have no need of prayer. Therefore, there must be some third place (neither in heaven nor in hell) where the souls of the dead can benefit from our prayers.
The concept of purgatory is also explicitly presented in the Bible. Consider when Jesus says that the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit cannot be forgiven in this life or in the next (cf. Matthew 12:31) – thus, it is clear that some sins can be forgiven in the next life (i.e. the punishment of sin, not the guilt of sin).
Likewise, St. Paul states that some who have died will be purified as by fire: If any man's work burn, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire. (1 Corinthians 3:15)
2. WHAT IS PURGATORY?
Purgatory is that purification which they must undergo who have died in God's grace and friendship, but are still imperfect. Purgatory is “this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned.” (CCC 1031) Purgatory is a great and extremely generous gift from the Lord.
3. HOW IS PURGATORY DIFFERENT FROM HELL?
Purgatory is essentially different from hell insofar as the souls there still possess grace. The souls in purgatory have faith, hope and love. Their punishment and suffering is of a purifying nature and prepares them for heaven. Moreover, purgatory is only a temporary purgation and all the souls in purgatory will eventually gain entrance to heaven.
Hell, on the other hand, is eternal. The sufferings of hell do not purify but only torture and punish. The souls in hell have no grace, neither have they any (true) faith, hope or love. The souls in hell will never attain to salvation.
4. HOW IS PURGATORY DIFFERENT FROM HEAVEN?
Purgatory is a sort of ante-chamber to heaven, a preparatory purgation for heaven. The souls in purgatory suffer intensely and are not yet perfectly happy. The souls in purgatory still have hope (rather than the fulfilment of hope in heaven), since they are not yet perfectly possessed by God. Likewise they still have faith, since they do not yet see God.
5. HOW DOES COMMON SENSE INDICATE THE EXISTENCE OF PURGATORY?
Only people with mortal sin go to Hell, and on the other hand, no one can enter Heaven with even the smallest sin. Therefore, there must be a place in the next world where lesser sins can be taken off the soul.
6. WHO WILL GO TO PURGATORY?
People who die with Sanctifying Grace in their souls, but —who die with venial sin on their souls, or who have not completed (satisfied for) the punishment still due to their already forgiven sins.
7. WHAT IS MEANT BY THE "PUNISHMENT STILL DUE TO SIN"?
This means that, even though God forgives your sins, He still requires that you repair the damage which your sin has caused (i.e. "pay" for them), either in this life or in the next.
For example: A boy playing ball in his yard breaks his neighbour's window. He goes and tells the lady he is sorry, and she forgives him but she tells him he will still have to pay for the window.
8. DO YOU SUFFER IN PURGATORY?
Yes. Besides not being allowed to see God face to face, the souls in Purgatory suffer a great deal. "The fire of Purgatory" says St. Augustine, "is more terrible than man can suffer in this life."
9. HOW LONG WILL YOU HAVE TO SUFFER IN PURGATORY?
That depends on the number and seriousness of the sins to be atoned for. "My soul hath thirsted after the strong living God; when shall I come and appear before the face of God." (Psalm 42:2)
10. WILL PURGATORY GO ON FOREVER?
No, Purgatory will be completed at the time of the final judgment. All the souls in purgatory at that time will be purified instantaneously and will be caught up with the saints in glory. Those who have been purified earlier will go to Heaven to see God and enjoy Him forever. "Amen I say to thee, thou shalt not come out from thence till thou repay the last farthing." (Matthew 5:26)
11. HOW CAN I HELP THE SOULS IN PURGATORY?
You can help the poor souls by praying for them, offering up works of mercy, gaining indulgences for them, mortifying yourself on their behalf, and completing other spiritual works for their sake. [Be sure that no prayer will be wasted; since, if the soul is not in purgatory (for one reason or another), Our Blessed Mother will certainly make good use of the graces for another]. Most especially, we consider the importance of praying for the holy souls when at Mass (especially during the Eucharistic prayer), and having Masses offered for the deceased.
12. HOW CAN YOU AVOID PURGATORY?
Avoid even the smallest faults, do penance for sins already forgiven, gain indulgences, frequent the Sacraments (Eucharist & Confession) and receive Extreme Unction etc.
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PRACTICAL POINTS
⇒ All Souls' Day is the day set aside by the Church for special prayers and Masses for all the souls suffering in Purgatory. It is celebrated every year on November 2.
⇒ The souls in Purgatory cannot help themselves. We should help them by our prayers and sacrifices.
⇒ They, in turn, can and do pray for us.
⇒ The souls in Purgatory are known as the Poor Souls.
⇒ Litany for the Poor Souls.
♦ We will begin praying the 9 DAYS NOVENA FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24th ♦
♦ The FEAST DAY is NOVEMBER 2nd! ♦
⇒ We will begin praying the 30 DAYS PRAYERS FOR THE HOLY SOULS IN PURGATORY from THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st ⇐
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