Tag Archives: Indulgences

Prayers for the Holy Souls and November Indulgences

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Have you lost a loved one who passed away, or know someone who has? Prayers for souls in purgatory can help them! While we can derive great comfort from the hope that our loved ones are enjoying Eternal Life with … Continue reading →

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Portiuncula Indulgence – 2nd August

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

                TUESDAY 2nd August, is the day on which can be gained the immense grace of the Portiuncula Indulgence. This great gift of mercy was granted by Our Lord to St.Francis of Assisi, … Continue reading →

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Prayers and Indulgences for the Holy Souls

Posted on November 2, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

NOVEMBER IS THE MONTHDEDICATED TO CHARITY FOR THE SUFFERING SOULS TAKEN FROM THE RACCOLTA AND THE ROMAN MISSAL To help the Holy Souls in Purgatory:  1. Have Masses offered for them.2. Pray the Rosary and and the Chaplet for the Holy Souls.3. Pray the … Continue reading →

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St. Faustina’s Visions of the Souls in Purgatory

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

On the evening of All Souls Day, November 2, 1936, St. Faustina went to the cemetery. After praying there for a while, she went to the chapel and prayed to “gain the indulgences,” as she writes in her Diary (748).  The indulgences … Continue reading →

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Padre Pio, Holy Souls and November Indulgences

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

Some friars who lived in San Giovanni Rotondo with Padre Pio once heard a mysterious sound coming from the friary. It sounded, one of the friars said, like “voices singing in beautiful harmony.” No one could find the source. Padre … Continue reading →

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The Portiuncula Indulgence

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The Portiuncula Indulgence, which can be obtained every year on 2th August or the first Sunday thereafter, is owed to the prayer of St Francis of Assisi. When in 1209 he founded the Order of the Friars Minor, this great … Continue reading →

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Jesus, I trust in You!

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From a homily given by St John Paul II for Divine Mercy Sunday, 22 April 2001, § 4-6: Jesus entrusted to [the fearful, astounded disciples] the gift of “forgiving sins”, a gift that flows from the wounds in his hands, … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Viganò on COVID-19 and the Hand of God

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

From The Remnant: Editor’s Introduction: During this seemingly apocalyptic moment, we must be ever mindful of the fact that, despite the great apostasy that’s been unfolding in the Church for decades, God Himself has not abandoned us. Good priests all … Continue reading →

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Helping the Holy Souls

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Catholicism Pure & Simple

The Church teaches that the Holy Souls cannot help themselves, but that we can gain indulgences, have Masses said, offer our sacrifices, prayers, works of mercy and almsgiving for their release from Purgatory. We can, and indeed should, help the Holy Souls … Continue reading →

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