Category Archives: Purgatory
Why would any priest go to purgatory?
Aim at heaven, not purgatory, and you might not see hell from the inside in the life to come! Aiming at heaven is looking to our Lord and following Him, keeping His commandments, all by way of His grace. Living His … Continue reading
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Day 21 – HSH November Daily Plenary Indulgence Project for Deceased Bishops and Priests
Join anytime. Although I’ve been 30 minutes of reading of the Sacred Scriptures (much of this being from Saint Paul!), there are many other ways to gain a plenary indulgence for those in purgatory. Here are some: 30 minutes of … Continue reading
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Day 13 – HSH November Daily Plenary Indulgence Project for Deceased Bishops and Priests
Join today. Every day of November at Holy Souls Hermitage, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered for the repose of the souls of all deceased priests and bishops. Today’s Plenary Indulgence, for me, involves 30 minutes of Scripture … Continue reading
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Day 07 – HSH November Daily Plenary Indulgence Project for Deceased Bishops and Priests
Join today. Every day of November at Holy Souls Hermitage, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered for the repose of the souls of all deceased priests and bishops. Today’s Plenary Indulgence, for me, involves 30 minutes of Scripture … Continue reading
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A note on the helplessness of the Holy Souls in purgatory. Hah!
A question came in the other day on the helplessness of the Holy Souls, it being understood that they cannot help themselves: “If the last two people die on earth and go to purgatory, how will they ever get out?” … Continue reading
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002 HSH Purgatory Series
DECREE CONCERNING PURGATORY — THE COUNCIL OF TRENT — SESSION XXV — DECEMBER 4, 1563: Since the Catholic Church, instructed by the Holy Ghost, has, following the sacred writings and the anceient tradition of the Fathers, taught in sacred councils … Continue reading
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001 HSH Purgatory Series
Since D.W. sent HSH Purgatory Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints by Father Francis Xavier Schouppe, S.J., and since this is Holy Souls Hermitage[!], I thought I might do well to put up a series on the … Continue reading
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Accompany me, Father George David Byers, S.S.L., S.T.D., as I begin life as a Catholic Priest-Hermit by choice. Holy Souls Hermitage is dedicated to the sanctification of my fellow priests, bishops & seminarians going through the purgatory of this life or the next. I pray for benefactors daily, offering Holy Mass for their intentions about once a month. You'll have to force me to take your donations, though. Scroll down for an explanation.
