Why are Saints Sometimes Pictured with Skulls?
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
May 29, 2017
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Find out why saints are often shown with skulls when Father John Bartunek explains the concept of “memento mori”.
Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Liz Estler
November 2, 2016
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Do you know there is a litany for the holy souls in purgatory? Join us in praying for them today and during the month of November, which the Church dedicates to the holy souls.
Fire of Mercy: A Retreat Guide for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day
Fr. John Bartunek, LC
October 24, 2016
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When was the last time you thought of what happens after death? Father John Bartunek announces his latest retreat guide “Fire of Mercy” today.
Crossing Over the Sea of Mediocrity and Eternal Fire
Peter Howard
October 31, 2015
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Are we a zombie culture? Have we become numb to evil? What does this have to do with Halloween? Find out what the Blessed Mother, a couple of Popes, an Archbishop and Dr Peter Howard have to say about the world we live in and how to fix it.
Why You Don’t Want to Go to Purgatory
Matthew Leonard
October 17, 2015
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What’s wrong with setting your (spiritual) sights on Purgatory? Are we missing the boat when we do this? Find out when a new member of SpiritualDirection.com’s writing team, Matthew Leonard, tackles this question.
On the General Judgment
Dan Burke
March 18, 2015
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ON THE GENERAL JUDGMENT “The Lord shall be known when he executeth judgment.” cf Psalm 9:17 At present, there is no one in this world
On the Particular Judgment
Dan Burke
March 17, 2015
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ON THE PARTICULAR JUDGMENT “We must all be manifested before the judgment-seat of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 Consider the appearance, the accusation, the examination, and
Preparation for Death Series
Dan Burke
March 4, 2015
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Preparation for Death Series This is a listing of meditations from the “Preparation for Death” series written by Saint Alphonsus M. Liguori, Doctor of the
Preparation for Death: Gone to Eternity
Dan Burke
February 18, 2015
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Preparation for Death Editor’s Note: Today, Ash Wednesday, we begin our Lenten reflection series: “Preparation for Death”, written by St. Alphonsus M. Liguori and originally
Prayer and Purgatory: Thresholds to Glory
Anthony Lilles
November 24, 2014
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Prayer and Purgatory: Thresholds to Glory Purgatory and prayer are both the thresholds to Glory. In both cases, the disciple of the Lord receives purification
Otherworldly Series
Trent Beattie
October 25, 2014
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Otherworldly Series Baseball Coach Rich Donnelly Shows You Can Go Home Again Editor’s Note: If you’ve ever doubted the connection between souls in the Church
