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Why Catholics Pray for the Dead in November - Fr. Matthew Luft - 11/06/2025

Author: Iowa Catholic Radio November 6, 2025 Duration: 13:59

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Fr. Matthew Luft joins the show to explain the Catholic tradition of dedicating November to praying for the dead. He reflects on remembrance, hope, and the communion of saints—and how interceding for the Holy Souls shapes our own spiritual lives.

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