Holy Souls Sodality

Ah, summertime, and the living is easy. Vacation. A few days at the beach. An afternoon picnic. And ... prayers for the suffering souls in Purgatory? Absolutely! No week or two off for them. Here are some summertime tips from acclaimed writer Susan Tassone.

With the social and economic order upended, we can be reminded of what Jesus seeks to give to us and what He wants in return.

Mary reminds us that, even in our hectic lives, the order of charity demands that we show concern for the suffering souls. If Mary, our spiritual mother, is concerned with the souls in Purgatory, we should be, too.

Let's turn to a dynamic duo of saints, the mother-daughter team of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Catherine of Sweden.

Maybe I have a one-track mind, but as the spiritual director of the Holy Souls Sodality, whenever I see snowflakes, I cannot help but to turn my thoughts to souls in need and to a favorite saint of mine.

We who long to be with God for all of eternity should find inspiration in the realities of Purgatory. We should be inspired to purify ourselves here and now, on Earth, to make God the very fulfillment of all our desires.

Today is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the Husband of Mary. Father Dan Cambra, MIC, shares his favorite pious practice associated with this great saint who had a knack for turning sorrow to joy.

Beth Alley of Searsport, Maine, knew something was wrong. Here's the story about how things got right again for her.

To conclude our year dedicated to St. Joseph, Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, recommends you start your engines

Retired nurse Paula Callahan gives patients knitted prayer squares, plastic Rosaries, and prayer cards. What inspired her mission?