Interviews With Susan Tassone

• Answering Eight Questions about Purgatory: An Interview with Susan Tassone
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1. Are my prayers wasted if the soul is already in heaven?

No prayer is ever wasted with God. If the soul is already in heaven it receives an increase in their intimacy of God’s love, and an increase in their own intercessory power. St. Thomas Aquinas calls this “accidental glory.” God is never outdone in generosity.

2. Is a Mass offered for one while is still living more powerful than a Mass celebrated for that person afer he or she has died?

The value of every Mass is infinite, and one Mass is not more powerful than another. However, a living person is still capable of growing in sanctifying grace. The offering of the Mass may also assist in this increase of sanctity by helping people face their sufferings and trials more deeply united to Christ. Thus, for example, attending Mass or offering Mass can have extraordinary effects while a person is still on earth. See Susan’s book, Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for a more detailed explanation.

3. Does offering thirty Gregorian Masses always release a soul from purgatory?

Although the practice is approved by the Church, there is no official guarantee. However, it underscores the power of the Holy Mass.

Other questions and answers

There are many more questions answered in Susan’s book, Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.

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Helpful Links

Pious Union of St. Joseph Priests who offer Gregorian Masses and devotion for a happy death. Become a member today!
Missionaries of the Holy Family Mass Intentions , Gregorian Masses and Perpetual Mass Enrollments
Dead Theologians Society Saints of yesterday inspiring youth today.
Institute on Religious Life Religious life and communities.
www.ourladyofangels.net Our Lady of Angels Association

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2024 Events

September 20 – St. Linus Parish, Detroit, MI

September 21 – Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, MI

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January 17 – EWTN Radio “The Good Fight” with Barbara McGuigan, Two hour special on: Praying with Jesus and Faustina during Lent and in Times of Suffering

February 17 (Ash Wednesday) – EWTN Live with Father Mitch Pacwa

February 21 – EWTN Book Mark with Doug Keck

March 1-2 – EWTN Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic Williams

2020 Events

March 4 – EWTN Radio “The Good Fight” with Barbara McGuigan 2 Hour Special Show on new book: Jesus Speaks to Faustina and You

April 15 – EWTN Live with Father Pacwa.

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