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Father Dan Cambra, MIC, offers a reflection on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

Join Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, as he explains Our Lady of Sorrows, especially from the perspective of the souls in Purgatory.

Father Dan Cambra, MIC, spiritual director for the Holy Souls Sodality, speaks about "Trusting Jesus, a Post-Pandemic response to, 'I am with you always...' Mt 20:28." Holy Mother Church is calling us to rediscover and deepen our relationship with Jesus through frequent, devout reception of Holy Communion and Eucharistic Adoration. Jesus desires and His Bride, the Church, encourages us to draw close to Him.

Join Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, as he talks about the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of the Mother of God at the 12th Annual Mercy for Souls Conference from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass., USA.

How can we help those people who pass away unexpectedly, especially in this time of pandemic? What assistance can we render them if they don’t have time to receive the Last Sacraments? Watch “Mercy for Souls in the Year of St. Joseph,” a talk given by Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, spiritual director for the Holy Souls Sodality.

"God allows souls to suffer here so that they may be purified to share in His holiness." What is Purgatory? "Correct!"

They are calling to us, these fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters from throughout the ages.

Here's a five-point plan for all of us resolved to identify our own sins, repent, and sin no more.

A Holy Souls Sodality member shares the story of recently emerging from an astounding 20-year "spiritual valley."

What can we learn from the saints? How do we fit into God’s plan for salvation? Watch "Co-Redemption in a Pandemic," a talk given by Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC, spiritual director for the Holy Souls Sodality.

"We would look to this little respite — this dip in the water — as an annual time of spiritual renewal, of reconfirming that we are creatures of God and that our hope is in Him," writes Fr. Dan Cambra, MIC

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