Do you realize the difference you can make praying for the souls of your ancestors who contributed to the difficulties you’ve had in feeling closer to the Father’s heart? In my prayer time this morning, I continued lifting up my dad as he struggles in letting go of his earthly life. Then I felt led to pray the Rosary for my dad’s parents and all of his family tree who are still in Purgatory. They were all Protestants and have no one else praying for them. Whenever we offer up Mass or pray the Rosary for souls in Purgatory, this opens a connection between us and them. We can then ask them to pray for us. If your father damaged your image of God’s fatherhood and he’s still alive, pray for his parents and all of your ancestors in his family tree who are still in Purgatory. Then ask those […] Read More