Nothing gives God more glory, or brings Him greater joy, than when we remember those who have died before us.  And there is no better way to pray for the holy souls in purgatory than during Eucharistic Adoration.  In fact, Pope John Paul II in his Bull of Indication on the Jubilee Year said that giving the holy souls your indulgence in the "highest act of supernatural charity." …

Stories about Purgatory & What They Reveal: 30 Days for the Holy Souls Compiled from Traditional Sources by An Ursuline Nun of Sligo, Ireland Arranged as 30 Days for the Holy Souls , This book was written to engrave on the minds and hearts of its readers an indelible understanding about Purgatory—first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and excruciating …

Susan Tassone Updated with the Luminous Mysteries. When we pray this Scriptural Rosary for the holy souls in purgatory, we gain powerful intercessors and increase God's glory.  It is the greatest work we can do on earth. Now Susan Tassone has taken the greatest Marian prayer of all - the Rosary - and adapted it to pray for the release of the holy souls in purgatory. This Rosary not only …

Rev. John A. Nageleisen Charity for the Suffering Souls is not only a complete explanation of the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory, but it is also a devotional and inspirational book conceived to instill in its readers a lasting and powerful devotion to the Poor Souls in Purgatory. This is a profound, provocative and well-rounded study which treats of the sufferings, consolations and duration of …

The months following the death of a loved one are an especially difficult time. Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls offers comfort to those who are grieving and gives them a personal and powerful method of praying for their departed family member or friend. Day by day, here are: Prayers and meditations that console the one who mourns and assist the one who has died Scriptural passages …

Common fallacies about Purgatory They’re cleared up, in a book that liberated many a struggling Catholic half a century ago. In 1949, this English translation of Fr. Martin Jugie’s acclaimed book -- which had gone through seven editions in France -- was greeted as a much-needed corrective to popular fallacies about Purgatory, many of which continue to cloud the faith of good Catholics. Chief …

Fr. Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O.P. A theological treatise for lay people on the 4 Last Things - Death, Judgment, Heaven and Hell by probably the 20th century's greatest theologian.  Discusses the roots of vice and virtue, purgatory before death, final impenitence, the grace of a happy death, the Particular Judgment, reasons for Hell, dvine perfections, the pain of loss, Purgatory's …

Quizzes to a Street Preacher are 10 pamphlets on subjects people most often ask about the Catholic religion.  They are written by Fathers Rumble and Carty of Radio Replies Press fame, experts in the field of apologetics and convert-making (Father Rumble was himself a convert).  Each one is a 32-page, vest-pocket booklet of questions and answers that are brief, economically …

Hans Urs von Balthasar The fourth volume in von Balthasar's essays is built around the theme of Spirit and Institution, the two central features of the Church which Balthasar approaches from different angles. The third volume is built around the theme of the Holy Spirit as the Creator Spirit. The first volume was constructed around the mid-point of the Word become man, and the second volume …

How can I get to Heaven?  In past centuries, thousands of churches have struggled with that one basic question.  Unfortunately, there are often as many answers as there are churches.  This book will clear away the confusion and bring you into a realm of understanding that you always knew possible but just needed the proper guidance to bring it out.  As with most things that …

Certain beliefs make us uniquely Catholic -- one of which is purgatory. In this quick and insightful guide, discover the important role of purgatory in your personal faith journey as well as the journeys of those who have gone before you. Best-selling author, noted defender of the Faith, and EWTN host Patrick Madrid uses an easy Q & A format to clear up common misconceptions about the …

Purgatory By Fr. Frederick Faber Taken from the book All For Jesus Is Purgatory almost like Hell? Or is it a place of peace and even joy? The famous Fr. Faber explains both of these classic Catholic views of Purgatory, basing his discussion on Catholic teaching and the revelations of saintly souls, especially St. Catherine of Genoa, in her Treatise on Purgatory . This is a book to help us …

by Fr. F.X. Schouppe, S.J. It is a fact of divine revelation that the soul of every person who dies in the state of grace, but without having made sufficient expiation on earth for his forgiven sins, will undergo the punishment and purification of Purgatory before entering Heaven.  In this fascinating book, Father Schouppe presents the ancient Catholic tradition on Purgatory, how its …

Stories about Purgatory & What They Reveal . By an Ursuline Nun of Sligo. This book was written to impress upon its readers many truths about Purgatory -- first, that it exists; second, that the souls detained there suffer long and excruciating pains, and that they desperately need our prayers and sacrifices; and that we ourselves should strive mightily to avoid Purgatory. Confirms in the …