Franciscan Faithful Departed – Nov 06 – Homily – Fr Matthias

 

Fr Matthias gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Nov 06, 2023, Commemoration of the Franciscan Deceased on the duty of praying for the departed, as exemplified by Padre Pio's Masses for souls in purgatory, affirming the lasting impact of such intercessory prayers.

00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Praying for the Souls in Purgatory
01:23 - Padre Pio's Story About a Soul in Purgatory
02:22 - Persevering in Prayer for the Departed

Ave Maria!

Mass: Commemoration of the Franciscan Deceased
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/110623.cfm
1st: rom 11:29-36
Resp: psa 69:30-31, 33-34, 36-37
Gsp: luk 14:12-14

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1541

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