Today again I fulfilled what is prescribed to gain the jubilee indulgence for the holy souls in purgatory, according to the indult granted to this effect by the Supreme Pontiff. I visited the church of Saint Lawrence in Damaso and the designated altars. May God render profitable to the holy souls, especially the souls of my dear relatives, the suffrages I applied to them. My father, who died so saintly in my arms, my dear grandmother whom I so tenderly loved, my grandfathers, my great uncle, my aunt, who assuredly came to mind as they are always present with me at mass. I don\u2019t know why I also mentioned my sister who died so young; but it is out of affection that my dear little niece Caroline also daily appears in this picture, since she certainly doesn\u2019t need my prayers. But, that is what my heart is like, it cannot forget anyone it loves, living or dead.<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\nRoman Diary, 15 December 1825, EO XVII<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cIf you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.\u201d \u00a0 \u00a0Thich Nhat Hanh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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