[Dad was my hero]

Excellent post. But for me it raises more questions, like if nobody prays for me what happens for me?

IF I`m in purgatory and my wife's there too, can I pray for her? Does it matter if I pray for someone specifically or in general trying to remember everyone or pray for all souls in purgatory, does it count the same?

[NYer]

But for me it raises more questions, like if nobody prays for me what happens for me?

You may be surprised to learn that there are communities of catholic religious and even lay people, like myself, who offer up daily prayers for the souls in purgatory who have no one to pray for them. This Sunday is the Feast of All Souls. Around the world, catholics will be praying for ALL the souls in purgatory, not just for catholics. Rest assured of our prayers!

[defconw]

I pray for the souls in purgatory daily. There are religious communities that devote their lives to praying for the souls in purgatory.

We always offer the Rosary for the souls in purgatory as well as other intentions. So someone will pray for you.

[steve86]

Does it matter if I pray for someone specifically or in general trying to remember everyone or pray for all souls in purgatory, does it count the same?

Of course you can pray for a specific soul as well as anonymous poor souls. Mary will help sort out which prayers get routed to whom.

[defconw]

I pray for all the souls because we have no way on knowing if someone is in purgatory or heaven. No prayer is ever wasted. Many people might think that no one will pray for them, but that’s just not true.

[Mckenzie14]

I pray for souls daily. You will be prayed for.