In Benedictine communities around the world today's
Liturgical Observance is offered for the souls of all Benedictine monks, nuns,
sisters and Oblates in purgatory. The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed is
Benedictine in origin established by Saint Odilo at the Abbey of Cluny in 998. By
the 14th century the observance of All Souls would be celebrated by
the Church universal.
The Sacrifice of the Mass, the Divine Office, Rosary and the praying of the 150 psalms helps in the purification of the holy souls in purgatory.
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine on them.
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