Praying for the dead Archives

The Importance of Tending to the Graves — and Souls — of Our Beloved Dead

J. Barnes October 30, 2025

Grateful to Our Beloved Dead: Remembering 3 Lessons From My Polish Grandparents This All Saints’ Day

Veronica Szczygiel November 2, 2022

It’s tradition in Polish culture to pay tribute to deceased loved ones with frequent visits to their gravesites, especially on All Saints’ Day. Lighting candles…

#450 Do I have to wait for a deceased Christian to be sainted before involving them in my prayers?

Podcasts June 1, 2015

When can you start to pray to a loved one who has passed away? Fr. Dave, Barbara, and Senior Podcast Intern Sean discuss when it’s…

Can I Attend Mass If I Do Not Believe in Mary or in Praying for the Dead?

Deacon Mike Hayes September 3, 2014

Question: I was raised Catholic but there are things I don’t believe any more, like praying for the dead and praying to Mary. Jesus is…