Can the Holy Souls in Purgatory Help Us? | Father Paul O’Sullivan’s “Read Me or Rue It” Reflection

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Can the holy souls in purgatory help us? This Catholic sermon concludes a reflection on Father Paul O'Sullivan's Read Me or Rue It, exploring devotion to the faithful departed and the graces associated with helping them. Drawing on a teaching attributed to St. Alphonsus Liguori, the homily considers how the holy souls may obtain favors for those who assist them. It recounts the devotional story of Jean Marie, a young woman in France who offered her last franc for a Mass for the holy souls—and then received unexpected help. The message is practical: request Masses for the faithful departed, remember forgotten souls in your Rosary, and offer prayers and small sacrifices for their relief. These accounts encourage charity and trust in God's mercy. 00:00 Opening prayer 00:15 Read Me or Rue It: Final reflection 00:36 Can the holy souls help us? 00:52 St. Alphonsus on obtaining graces for others 01:21 Gratitude for those who help the holy souls 01:46 The story of Jean Marie 02:12 A sermon inspires devotion to the departed 03:09 Sickness and poverty in Paris 03:49 Her last franc offered for a Mass 04:21 Fear and an unexpected encounter 04:50 A young man leads her to employment 05:14 The woman's astonishment 05:42 Recognizing the deceased son 06:14 The connection to the Mass offering 06:39 Remembering forgotten souls 07:12 Offer Masses, sacrifices, and the Rosary 07:36 Charity toward the holy souls 07:53 Closing prayer For more please visit http://reginaecclesiae.com/ & remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest #HolySouls #Purgatory #PrayForTheDead 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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• Parenting
• Holiness