Memento Mori: 5 Daily Applications – EpicPew

While a lot of people have already pulled out their Christmas decorations and turned on their Christmas playlist, the Church is focused on preparing for the end. November marks the last month of the liturgical year and this is not a month we should rush through. While it’s easy to get caught up in all the holiday hustle and bustle, the tension between the culture and the Church should be embraced. December, specifically Advent, is a time of preparation, but have you ever thought about November as a pre-preparation? Let me explain. November is a month dedicated to praying for the holy souls in purgatory. The month is kicked off with a three day celebration called Hallowtide: Halloween (All Hallow’s Eve) marking the Church militant, All Saints Day marking the Church triumphant, and All Souls Day marking the Church Suffering. A pleneary indulgence is offered throughout the month (more can be found here) so the Church is clearly showing us that there is more that needs to be done this month …