ARE YOUR MOM AND DAD OR FAMILY MEMBERS IN HEAVEN?

Those still making our trek to the heavens are fond of saying that those around us who have died are in a better place or are reaping the rewards of a life well-lived. Is this a pious saying, or do we actually believe it? A test might be: do you pray for your loved ones that they are loosed from their sins, and if they are in Purgatory (a place of second chances if you missed the first one while alive on earth)? All prayers go straight to God, but asking your loved ones to join in your prayer is intercessory prayer.

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is my go-to site for all things Catholic. http://www.usccb.org

Look up prayers for the dead and dying: https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayers-death-and-dying

The Vatican News site is an excellent source of the latest from Rome. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope.html