Praying for the Souls in Purgatory

About this episode

The episode discusses the Church's teachings on Purgatory and the importance of praying for the souls there.

In this episode of Fatima Today, Barb Ernster and Katie Moran reflect on the Church’s teaching about Purgatory—its roots in Scripture and its affirmation by the Councils of Florence (1439) and Trent (1563). They discuss how praying for the souls in Purgatory is a profound act of mercy, what brings them the greatest help, how they in turn intercede for us, and the role of indulgences in aiding their purification. As November invites us to remember the faithful departed, this conversation renews our hope in God’s mercy and the communion of saints.

People in this episode

Host: Barb Ernster

Guest: Katie Moran

Topics covered

• Purgatory
• prayer
• mercy
• indulgences
• communion of saints
• faithful departed

Keywords

• Purgatory
• prayer
• souls
• indulgences
• mercy
• communion of saints
• faithful departed

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church

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