• Praying for the Dead

  • Nov 30 2024
  • Length: 25 mins
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Praying for the Dead

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  • Episode 151 - Guest Tom Rohn, a Third Order Dominican, joins host Nathanael Rea to discusses the significance of praying for the dead, the role of the Dominican order in this practice, and the various ways individuals can intercede for souls in purgatory. He emphasizes the importance of Masses for the deceased, the concept of accompanying souls in their purification, and the spiritual benefits of daily sacrifices. The discussion also touches on the communal aspect of praying for the dead and the need to remember forgotten souls who have no one to pray for them.

    Takeaways:

    • Praying for the dead is a unique charism of the Dominican order.
    • The Third Order Dominicans consist of lay members and apostolic sisters.
    • Masses said for the deceased are among the most efficacious prayers.
    • Indulgences can be obtained through daily sacrifices and prayers.
    • Accompanying souls in purgatory is a form of spiritual support.
    • Praying for the dead fosters a sense of community and connection.
    • Daily sacrifices can earn indulgences for the living and the dead.
    • Forgotten souls in purgatory need our prayers the most.
    • The act of praying for the dead is rooted in love and mercy.
    • The journey to heaven often requires purification for most souls.
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