| Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls |
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The holy souls in Purgatory are in need of constant prayer. Sadly, they are neglected by many Catholics. Susan Tassone brings us her fourth book for helping the suffering saints, Thirty-Day Devotions for the Holy Souls . Over a period of one month, the reader prays daily for the souls in purgatory. A different meditation is made every day, which comforts those who have loved ones in Purgatory. Every day of the novena has inspirational quotations from the Church Fathers, saints, and theologians. There is much literature on Purgatory which leads the reader to fear and dread that if they do not help the holy souls, they will be severely punished and suffer long years in Purgatory. Creating fear like this brings about devotions for the holy souls for a little while, until the fear dissipates. Tassone s book uses a positive approach for helping the holy souls. She stresses the gratitude the holy souls return while being helped and the joy they feel when released from Purgatory. The reader does not leave the novena with a feeling of dread, but with a firm resolve to continue helping the holy souls. A very good point made in the book is to for children to have devotion to the holy souls. While many superstitious people would choose not to bring children to cemeteries, Susan emphasizes the importance of doing this because it is teaching them to remember the dead from an early age, which will carry on through adulthood. Throughout the book, doctrines are slipped into the devotions. A solid understanding of Purgatory is acquired over the month long novena. The answers to common questions on Purgatory are given. You can purchase this book through Amazon.com with the link below. |
