Praying for the Souls in Purgatory is not just some mystical exercise. It is a great form of charity for those deceased who have successfully avoided Hell but are not quite ready for heaven. While they may have been forgiven their earthly sins in Confession, their souls still need to undergo “cleansing” in Purgatory in atonement for them. Won’t you want someone to pray for you if you wind up in Purgatory?
Our prayers for these souls can help alleviate their sufferings and help them reach heaven more quickly. Although they can no longer pray for themselves, they can and do pray for us as well out of gratitude! Susan Tassone has written a number of books on devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory and this one is especially useful. It includes chapters on:
Add your voice in prayer to those who are helping the Holy Souls in Purgatory attain the joys of Eternal Life in Heaven, with this informative and inspiring volume! Paperback 190pp.
