Author

Susan Tassone
Susan Tassone, often referred to as “The Purgatory Lady,” is an award-winning, best-selling author of 11 books including: "St. Faustina Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory," "The Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory," "The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory," "Day by Day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory," and "Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory."
by Susan Tassone Why should we pray for the souls in purgatory? The short answers: ✦We pray for them just as we’re called to pray for those still living on earth. ✦We pray for them because we’re part of the Communion of Saints. The…
Perfect — and powerful — summer devotions for the holy souls in purgatory
Ah, summertime, and the living is easy. Vacation. A few days at the beach. An afternoon picnic in the park. And … Prayers for the suffering souls in purgatory? Absolutely! No week or two off for them. Purgatory is never a day at the beach.…
How you can help someone who has died by suicide
There’s always a sense of shock when someone close to us dies. The deeper our love, the more overwhelming our sorrow. That’s especially so when that death was sudden and unexpected. Most of us experience that type of loss at some point in…
Praying with St. Faustina: May 7
May 7 EVERYTHING LOVE TOUCHES Love is a mystery that transforms everything it touches into things beautiful and pleasing to God. (Diary, 890) Reflection It’s almost like the story of King Midas. Everything he…
Praying with St. Faustina: May 6
May 6 LIFELONG LEARNING Mary is my Instructress, who is ever teaching me how to live for God. My spirit brightens up in Your gentleness and Your humility, O Mary. (Diary, 620) Reflection Like St. Faustina did, from Mary…
Praying with St. Faustina: May 5
May 5 HOLY MOTHER CHURCH O Church of God, you are the best mother, you alone can rear a soul and cause it to grow. Oh, how great is my love and respect for the Church, the best of all mothers! (Diary, 197) Reflection…
Praying with St. Faustina: May 4
SLOW ... “HELP?” The Lord gave me an occasion to practice patience through a particular person with whom I have to carry out a certain task. She is slower than anyone I have ever seen. One has to arm oneself with great patience to listen…
Praying with St. Faustina: May 3
May 3 DO IT FOR YOUR MOTHER I desire, My dearly beloved daughter, that you practice the three virtues that are dearest to Me—and most pleasing to God. The first is humility, humility, and once again humility; the second virtue, purity; the…
Praying with St. Faustina: May 2
May 2 A FLOWER OF THE RAREST My particular examen is still the same; namely, union with the merciful Christ, and silence. The flower which I lay at the feet of the Mother of God for May is my practice of silence. (Diary, 1105) …
Praying with St. Faustina: May 1
May 1 ENKINDLE IN ME May 1, 1937. Today I felt the nearness of my Mother, my heavenly Mother, although before every Holy Communion I earnestly ask the Mother of God to help me prepare my soul for the coming of Her Son, and I clearly feel…