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Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead?

Have you ever wondered why Catholics pray for the dead? It's a question that piques the curiosity of both non-Catholics and fellow Catholics alike. If death is the end of earthly life, why would we bother to pray for the deceased if their opportunity to repent and turn to Christ has seemingly ended? The answer lies in scripture, Catholic tradition and Catholic teaching and belief about ...
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Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead?

By Divine Word Missionaries on September 26, 2023
Have you ever wondered why Catholics pray for the dead? It's a question that piques the curiosity of both non-Catholics and fellow Catholics alike. If death is the end of earthly life, why would we bother to pray for the deceased if their ... Read More

Understanding the Grace that Comes with a Mass Intention

By Divine Word Missionaries on September 22, 2023
What if I told you the most important event in human history happens every single day? It happens in our communities, maybe even down the road from our homes. It takes place in local churches, often on a modest altar dressed in white. Read More

Breaking Barriers to Education: The Mozambique Student Housing Project

By Divine Word Missionaries on June 14, 2023
Picture this: a yellow school bus comes to a stop in a residential neighborhood dotted with cheery green trees. Dozens of children happily climb aboard and eagerly await their new day of learning. The bus rolls about a mile down the road, and ... Read More

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