What does this mean?

[AtourDOMAN]

Hello

I can smell the perfume of my deceased mother who died in 2004.

I have been recently offering masses for the deceased including my mother since as a Catholic I have only recently begun this practise. I know its sometime later.

Do you think that this is a sign that she is need of our prayers or that she is looking down on us from heaven…?

thanks in advance,

Atour

 

[sheila0405]

Hello

I can smell the perfume of my deceased mother who died in 2004.

I have been recently offering masses for the deceased including my mother since as a Catholic I have only recently begun this practise. I know its sometime later.

Do you think that this is a sign that she is need of our prayers or that she is looking down on us from heaven…?

thanks in advance,

Atour

Without being in your exact situation, it’s hard to know. Did you start smelling her perfume at a time when you were especially missing her, as on a birthday or anniversary of her death? Did something sad happen that triggered the memory of your mother? Smells are powerful memory triggers. If you have recently felt the need to offer Masses for your mother, perhaps it is a sign that God wants you to pray for her. Or, God is comforting you by letting you know your mom loves and prays for you from heaven. Perhaps you should ask your priest. May God grant you comfort, and may your dear mother’s soul be resting in the beatific vision of God.

 

[St_Francis]

It may be a sign of either, or it could be something else altogether! Any way it is, keep offering Masses for her–if she has no need for them, God will help someone else.

 

[Cadian]

Please discuss with your Parish Priest. Seek spiritual direction for more guidance. Baring that, mention it at the end of your time in the confessional to your confessor for further guidance. Don’t rely on these forums. Seek the magisterial guidance of our Holy Church in regards to what you think you may have experienced. I am not saying you didn’t experience what you did. I am saying that for a further “theological” understanding of your perceptions, I recommend that you seek the guidance of the Church of Jesus Christ via your Pastor.