They intercede for us before the throne of God night and day and they assist us with their own prayers. Thus they reach out to the world and infuse it with the divine life. In this way their intercession for us is effective. In a sense, it may be said that Purgatory begins on earth because from its very beginning, the spiritual journey into the heart of God involves purification and struggle. It is a life-long process for purity of heart which few complete before death.
Purgatory is the continuation of what has already started here.
And so let us be generous during this month of the Holy Souls and offer prayer, Masses, sacrifice, and alms for the souls of our brothers and sisters in this universal communion of the Church. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord. May they rest in peace.