On November 2nd, the Church focuses on The Church Suffering (the faithful departed who are being cleansed of their sins in Purgatory).

The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us about our relationship through Christ with others that not even death can overcome:

“In this wonderful exchange, the holiness of one profits others, well beyond the harm that the sin of one could cause others. Thus recourse to the communion of saints lets the contrite sinner be more promptly and efficaciously purified of the punishments for sin.” (1475)

We can help the Faithful Departed by “boosting our prayers” to get a “plenary indulgence” specifically for the dead by following some simple steps included on the back of our newest card.

There are specific requirements–and special ones on All Souls Day!–but this card explains them all.

Perfect to distribute for parish, Catholic school, Halloween or All Saints party!

PLUS with this card, you can note the names of each dearly departed by the date you will offer an indulgence for them–this will act as a reminder to pray for them on that day!  

If you don’t have time to get the card, you can also download the steps and requirements for this plenary indulgence below:

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Ken Davison created Glory Stories, which became a weekly radio series heard globally on the Ave Maria Satellite Radio Network and EWTN's radio network, WEWN. In 2007, he and his wife, Kerri, founded Holy Heroes--and their children stepped in to help shortly thereafter to create the online "Adventures" for Advent, Lent, Spiritual Adoption, and Marian Consecration.
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