The
Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that all who die in God’s
grace, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their
eternal salvation, but after death, they undergo purification so as
to enter the joy of heaven (1030)
Because
of the communion of Saints, the faithful, who are still pilgrims here
on earth are able to help the Souls in Purgatory by offering prayers
in suffrage, especially the Eucharistic Sacrifice. They also help
them by alms giving, indulgences and penance. (Taken from the
Compendium of the Catholic Church # 211)
St.
Pope John Paul the Great has stated that tradition, has always
pointed out that those who find themselves in the state of
purification are united both with the Blessed, who already enjoy the
fullness of eternal life, and with us on this earth, on our way
towards the Father’s House (taken from cf.ccgn.1032 L’Osservatore
Romano & EWTN)
“It
is truly a wholesome thing to pray for our departed brothers and
sisters in Purgatory.”
Let
us now pray together the Rosary for the Souls in Purgatory.