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dranzal
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I have been curious about the theology involved in having masses said for someone alive or dead.
What exactly are the benefits for the departed soul if he is in purgatory?
What about if he is already in heaven?
What are the benefits (if any) for a living person who just wants to have masses said for himself or his family? I heard recently that it is more beneficial to offer masses when you are living than to have them offered once you are dead.
Any definite church teaching on this?
What exactly are the benefits for the departed soul if he is in purgatory?
What about if he is already in heaven?
What are the benefits (if any) for a living person who just wants to have masses said for himself or his family? I heard recently that it is more beneficial to offer masses when you are living than to have them offered once you are dead.
Any definite church teaching on this?