Gordon,
Roman Catholics believe that the sentences of souls to purgatory can be
shortened by Masses arranged to be offered on their behalf as well as good
works (corporal and spiritual works of mercy) done on their behalf. I do not
think there is another way of explaining it. So, if your father dies,
recognizing that he was not perfect and that his soul might be languishing in
purgatory waiting for release, you might arrange for Masses to be offered for
his release from purgatory and you might feed the poor, clothe the naked, give
drink to the thirsty, care for the sick, give shelter to the homeless, etc,
etc, etc, on his behalf in order to shorten his stay in purgatory.
John Miranda Raposo
On Sunday, March 5, 2017 6:45 PM, Gordon Soares <gs...@centurylink.net>
wrote:
I wonder if anyone knows the significance of being buried in the habit of St.
Francis in the 1600-1800 burials. It is often said that the person was carried
to the grave in the habit of St Francis lead by the priest and the Friars of
St. Francis.
The person often had a will and indicated that they would like 30 masses for
their soul and maybe 20 masses for their ‘intention”. Can someone tell me what
ws meant by “intention”?
I know I have written this before but its a detail that continues to “bug me”
and someone out there can help me put it to rest. :)
Gordon
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