Have A Plan for the All Souls Octave
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Friday, October 28, 2011
Just a quick reminder—since Saturday is the typical parish Confession day—that not only Halloween & All Saints Day are upon us, but also All Souls’ Day, and an entire octave of days to release souls from Purgatory.
You’ll find a quick reminder of the hows, whys and wherefores at the link.
I was grateful for the advanced notice!
P.S. Fr. Z. indicates there that we’re to pray for the Holy Father’s “monthly intentions.” This is the first time I’ve run into that qualifier—I’ve always understood “Holy Father’s intentions,” generally—whatever they might be. From the point of view of intent and fulfillment of the indulgence, I’m certain it’s fine, since the latter includes the former. Just curious if that’s a new one on anyone else.
Donut, Cake, or Something Else?
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Food on Monday, March 07, 2011
I’ve got one item on my to-do list before bed tonight: mix up the dough for tomorrow’s faschnachts. Faschnachts are a tradition in my family, from my mother’s German heritage. Every year on Fat Tuesday, she’d fry up a big batch and we’d rush home from school to get some, excited for one last indulgence before Lent.
In the area where I grew up, there are many more people with Polish heritage than German,... READ MORE
Those Complicated Catholics
Posted by AGroup in Faith on Thursday, June 10, 2010
Q: Please explain Plenary Indulgences. If one confession fulfills the requirement of plenary indulgences 8 days before and 8 days after, it seems to me that if someone went to Communion everyday, prayed for the intentions of the Holy Father everyday and prayed the rosary before the Blessed Sacrament everyday, that she could release 17 souls from purgatory in 17 days. Is that right?
A: Last time we explored, briefly, the reality of purgatory,... READ MORE
Making Sense of Purgatory and Indulgences
Posted by AGroup in Faith on Thursday, June 03, 2010
Q: Please explain Plenary Indulgences. If one confession fulfills the requirement of plenary indulgences 8 days before and 8 days after, it seems to me that if someone went to Communion everyday, prayed for the intentions of the Holy Father everyday and prayed the rosary before the Blessed Sacrament everyday, that she could release 17 souls from purgatory in 17 days. Is that right?
A: You are basically... READ MORE
Octave of All Souls
Posted by Rebecca Teti in Faith on Monday, November 02, 2009
Today is the feast of All Souls, a day dedicated to praying for the souls in Purgatory and remembering that we ourselves are mortal.
Read about how to release souls from purgatory all this week here.
While I was studying abroad, I learned of the custom of visiting a cemetery to pray for the dead.
If the weather is nice, pious Italians pack a picnic and make a day of it.
The Tetis don’t picnic,... READ MORE
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