The Way Of The Cross For The Holy Souls In Purgatory

Recall, reflect, remember, and pray. Recall loved ones who have died and, in a spirit of true charity, keep in mind other departed souls who may have no one on earth to pray for them. Reflect on the reality of purgatory and those who, though so close to heaven, must still prepare to enter it. These souls, the Church teaches, can benefit from your prayers for them and whose prayers, in return, can benefit you. Remember, Station by Station, the Passion and death that Christ endured for those souls, for all souls, for your soul. Pray that the same Christ, the One who conquered death, may soon welcome into the Eternal Banquet the souls of your loved ones, and the souls of all the faithful departed. With its one-of-a-kind combination of the traditional prayers of the Stations of the Cross and scriptural reflections focusing on Christ's passion and death, The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory was an immediate best-seller when first published in 2000. The revised edition is expanded and features beautiful, four-color mosaics from Marytown, home of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

From early prayers of the Church for the dead and the seven penitential Psalms to the more contemporary "novena" prayers for everyday use and prayers for special remembrances, this book helps people focus on remembering the dead and offers prayers for the holy souls.

"The holy souls are eager for the prayers of the faithful, which can gain indulgences for them. Their intercession is powerful. Pray unceasingly. We must empty purgatory!" – St. Pio of Pietrelcina Tireless advocate for the holy souls in purgatory, Susan Tassone, invites you to join her in the call to action from St. Pio to empty purgatory. Become a prayer warrior on behalf of the suffering souls and bring comfort to them and to yourself along the way. Tassone provides an unprecedented treasure trove of spiritual tools – including devotions, meditations, and wisdom from the holy souls and patron saints of souls in purgatory – that you can use to take an active role in this vital and rewarding vocation. Sharing her deep understanding and personal connection with the centuries-old tradition of praying with supernatural charity for the holy souls, Tassone will inspire you with her passion and educate you with her meticulous research. In addition, she provides an avenue for the attainment of spiritual gifts for acts done for the souls that cry out for relief.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-134) and index.

"If we, by our prayers and sacrifices, freed a soul from purgatory, we would then have another intercessor for us in heaven." - Venerable Solanus Casey Every day we have another opportunity to pray for the holy souls in purgatory - author, speaker, and purgatory expert Susan Tassone gives you a unique tool to do just that. Day by Day for the Holy Souls includes prayers, teachings about purgatory, real-life stories, Susan's own wisdom, meditations, quotes from the saints, and more. You can use this book however you like - as a daily devotional, as a year round novena, to follow the liturgical seasons - or, just pick it up and read as the Spirit leads you. God has given us the duty, power and privilege of praying for the release of the holy souls. Now Susan Tassone has given you a powerful way to accomplish that mission.

A new way to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Giving the Holy Souls in Purgatory an indulgence is "the highest act of supernatural charity," says Pope Saint John Paul II. What better way to pray for them than by adapting our favorite devotional tradition - the Rosary? This little book slips easily into your pocket, so it can go with you anywhere you have time to pray. Susan Tassone points out the Scripture passages that relate to those awaiting their release into heaven. As you pray, you'll come to a deeper understanding of Purgatory. There's simply nothing else like this book. Make praying for the Holy Souls a regular part of your devotional life.

The object of this little book is to show how we can avoid Purgatory by using the means God has so generously offered us, and, secondly, to show that the use of these means is within the reach of every ordinary Christian. The careful perusal of these pages will be a source of much benefit and consolation to all who read them. The author offers them to the loving Heart of Jesus and asks Him to bless them. How to Avoid Purgatory Table of Contents Foreword Chapter 1 Can We Avoid Purgatory? Chapter 2 How Can We Avoid Purgatory? Chapter 3 The First Means: Removing the Cause Chapter 4 The Second Means: Penance Chapter 5 The Third Means: Suffering Chapter 6 The Fourth Means: Confession, Communion, Holy Mass Chapter 7 The Fifth Means: Asking God Chapter 8 A Sixth Means: Resignation to Death Chapter 9 The Seventh Means: Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick) Chapter 10 Indulgences and Purgatory Chapter 11 The Third Orders Chapter 12 Those Who Earnestly Help the Holy Souls Chapter 13 To Avoid Purgatory, Do As Follows Chapter 14 How We Can Help the Holy Souls Appendix I The Brown Scapular

The months following the death of a loved one are an especially difficult time. Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls offers comfort to those who are grieving and gives them a personal and powerful method of praying for their departed family member or friend. Day by day, here are: Prayers and meditations that console the one who mourns and assist the one who has died Scriptural passages Reflections from Church Fathers, saints, and theologians Answers to the most commonly-asked questions about purgatory