Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead?

The question of why Catholics pray for the dead is one that often troubles non-Catholics and Catholics alike. If death is the termination 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 a place called ...
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Here's Why the Philippines Needs COVID-19 Relief Now (and How Our Missionaries Are Responding)

By Father Rogelio Bag-ao SVD on July 16, 2020
In the southern Philippines, Divine Word Missionaries are responding to the urgent needs that have arisen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cebu City, is suffering from the highest number of cases in the nation’s Central Visayas region. This city, ... Read More

How Do We Address Global Pain in 2020 and Work Toward Peace and Justice?

By Divine Word Missionaries on July 2, 2020
2020 has brought many unexpected challenges that have, in some way, affected nearly every person around the globe. As our world recovers from a global pandemic that impacted the health and well-being of millions, this great tragedy has been ... Read More

Communicating Christ During COVID: How Missionaries Are Using Social Media to Reach Their Flocks

By Ashok D’Souza SVD on June 19, 2020
Italy was one of Europe’s worst-hit nations at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the coronavirus lockdown forced the clergy to suspend all liturgical celebrations with the faithful, we had to find Read More

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