The entire month of November is set aside in the Church for us to remember and pray for those who have died. We recall our deceased relatives, friends, and all the faithful departed who may yet be waiting for the full joy of heaven in purgatory.

Those suffering but hopeful souls will someday be in heaven and will pray for us as we journey. And so, November is an ideal time to help the Holy Souls through prayer and acts of love and charity. Here are a few ideas:

Visit a Cemetery

Visit a cemetery and offer prayers - even for those you didn’t know personally. Lay a wreath or flowers at the grave of a loved one, walk along the paths while praying a rosary for all who are buried there, or use one of the prayers below.

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Pray Daily For All Souls 

Say a daily prayer for those who have died. You can pray the Holy Souls Rosary, add the St. Gertrude Prayer to your prayer routine, or set an alarm to remind you to pause throughout your day to pray the Eternal Rest prayer. Invite others in our parish to pray by adding their name to our Book of the Dead.

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  Request & Offer Masses for the Repose of Souls We can help the souls of the departed after death by requesting Masses for them. You can have a Mass said an intention right here at MBS. Learn more.

Another option: Offer the next Mass you attend for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, offering up your reception of Communion and all your prayers.