Month of the Poor Souls

November is the month we especially remember the Church Suffering, or the Poor Souls in Purgatory. The Church gives us special devotions for each month of the year as well as days of the week to strengthen our Faith and focus on important truths. (Note: there is some variation as what is assigned for each).

Months: 

January: Holy Name of Jesus

February: Holy Family                                 Days of the Week:

March: St. Joseph                                       Sunday: Holy Trinity/Resurrection

April: Blessed Sacrament                            Monday: Holy Ghost/Poor Souls

May: Blessed Virgin Mary                            Tuesday: Holy Angels/Apostles

June: Sacred Heart of Jesus                       Wednesday: St. Joseph

July: Precious Blood of Jesus                     Thursday: Holy Eucharist

August: Immaculate Heart of Mary              Friday: Passion/Sacred Heart

September: Seven Sorrows                        Saturday: Our Lady/Immaculate Heart

October: Holy Rosary

November: Poor Souls

December: Immaculate Conception

This month we are encouraged to offer extra prayers for our deceased relatives, friends, and all the faithful departed that they may soon enter into eternal rest. This practice helps us grow in charity and generosity by doing good works for those who are in most need of our prayers. When those souls are granted their reward, no doubt they will remember us in prayer before the throne of God. Let us remember the Poor Souls year-round, but especially in this month of November particularly dedicated to them. 

Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescant in pace. Amen.