Prayer for the dead is almost a battle with the reality ... Aside from the time of mourning, the month of November, including especially All Saints' day and All Souls' day, is a traditional ...

This November, like others, presents an opportunity to reflect on and interrogate the praxis of praying for the dead and the mystery of the communion of souls. A question is raised: Why pray for ...

Christian believers gladly remember and honor their beloved dead, especially in the month of November. As Pope Saint John Paul II taught us: “The Church has always urged us to pray for the dead.

Looney noted that "saints and mystics have seen purgatory" and that "we should not stop praying for our dead." "Even if it’s been years because our prayers add to their accidental glory ...

In this month of November, Catholics are especially encouraged to remember the dead in their prayers. The tradition of praying for the dead is found in Sacred Scripture. For example ...

Rene Bunsoy, 58, has never prayed for the dead in his nearly ... One evening in November, Bunsoy confessed that he had received multiple invitations to pray in funeral services — for people ...

There is a deeper question, however. The premise is that the souls of the departed benefit from prayers said on their behalf by people on this earth. It is one thing to believe this about a child ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. There is great respect for the dead and even the body. Four times a year we say a special prayer asking G-d to remember the souls of deceased relatives ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii — Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing Sunday ... He also conveyed prayers for first responders. Silva later told The Associated Press that the community ...

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Parishioners mourned the dead and prayed for the missing ... He also conveyed prayers for first responders. Silva later told The Associated Press that the community ...