St. Pius of Petrelcino (Padre Pio) prayed for the Souls in Purgatory all the time.

One way of maintaining fellowship with our loved ones is to pray for them. The Bible tells us that “to pray for the dead” is “holy and pious” (2 Macc 12:44-45).

“Our prayer for them is capable not only of helping them, but also of making their intercession for us effective.”

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace, Amen. May their souls and all of your faithful departed, rest in peace, Amen.

(Pope Francis in Amoris Laetitia 277)

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