All Souls Day 2021
Having a day to pray for the souls of the faithful departed began in the monasteries where the deceased monks were remembered in Masses, the Divine Office and by reciting 150 Our Fathers. Souls in Purgatory are often permitted to visit family, friends and the altars where they assisted at Mass. At death a person’s soul leaves his body and is judged instantly. His decision at that time can never change because without his body to provide new information the soul’s choice at the moment of death is irrevocable. Those in grace but not yet perfect are purified in Purgatory where the fires purify their souls by humbling their pride. There is peace and joy there also because the Holy Souls know that they are saved and will see God. We should pray, fast and give alms to assist them.
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