Orthodox too. Prayer is efficacious for all souls, whether they are experiencing a foretaste of heaven or hell until the final judgement.
That is why traditionally in foreign cultures, one said "may God have mercy on his/her soul" , though I do think that "rest in peace" has the same intention, though not as clear.
My mother's 106th birthday anniversary was Thurs. I prayed for her soul that day (and sent note to brothers and children suggesting same). Protestant here. Nothing to do with doctrine, just moved to offer prayer.
Not according to Catholics. We continually pray for the souls of the departed. Purgatory is part of our faith.
Orthodox too. Prayer is efficacious for all souls, whether they are experiencing a foretaste of heaven or hell until the final judgement.
That is why traditionally in foreign cultures, one said "may God have mercy on his/her soul" , though I do think that "rest in peace" has the same intention, though not as clear.
My mother's 106th birthday anniversary was Thurs. I prayed for her soul that day (and sent note to brothers and children suggesting same). Protestant here. Nothing to do with doctrine, just moved to offer prayer.
Members of the Latter Day Saints also pray for the souls of the departed but they don't tolerate queers and child molesters in their pulpits.
No one is deprived of God's mercy if repentant.
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Having repented multiple times, I've never gotten a return receipt.
@Vonu you’re still breathing, aren’t you? 😉
I was given an autonomic nervous system to handle that.