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A woman, after the death of her husband ... prays for his soul and asks that he may, while waiting, find rest; and that he may share in the first resurrection. And each year, on the anniversary of his death, she offers the sacrifice.

Tertullian; Monogamy 10:1-2; 216 AD

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Plenary Indulgence for Bi-Millennium of St. Paul

According to a decree made public today ... Benedict XVI will grant the faithful Plenary Indulgence for the occasion of the two-thousandth anniversary of the birth of the Apostle Paul.

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Holy Souls Online in 11 Languages
English is not your first language? Translate Holy Souls Online to one of eleven languages.
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Ask Father: How long are you in Purgatory?
Fr. Tom Washburn answers the question, "How long are you in Purgatory and how many sins does it take to get into it?"
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Does the Catholic Church Still Believe in Purgatory?
A blog post from a former Protestant explaining the doctrine of Purgatory and providing reasons from the Church, the Bible, and history to believe in it.
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The Roots of Purgatory
Catholic Answers shows the belief in the purification in the afterlife by Old Testament Jews and later by Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians.
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Is the Intercession of Saints Biblical?
What does the Bible and the Church have to say about the intercession of Saints? View this video and find out.
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Stay Current with Holy Souls Online
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Praying for the Holy Souls during Lent

Lent is typically seen as a time for Catholics to give up something they enjoy for 40 days. You can read many articles on the internet about how people are suffering because they’re giving up chocolate or something along those lines. The attitude is, “oh no, another 40 days of pain because I have to make a sacrifice”.

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How to Explain Purgatory to Protestants
James Akin gives a very thorough defense of Purgatory against Protestant objections to the doctrine.
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The Afterlife Opera
Preparations are under way for the staging of a new musical based on Dante's epic exploration of heaven, hell and purgatory.
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Masses for the Living and the Dead
Is the Mass offered for the living more powerful than after your death? St. Anselm and Pope Benedict XV said they are.
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