From the faith in the communion of saints, you can make a spiritual pact in your heart:
“I will continue to pray for you until you reach the fullness of God. And I trust that you, when you are in His presence, will intercede for me and for our family.”
Some even write a letter, which they keep in their Bible or take to a church, as a sign of this commitment of love.
This is not about spiritualism, but about consciously living that the relationship in Christ continues beyond death.
7. Share the spiritual legacy with others
If you have experienced something like this:
Don’t keep it to yourself.
Share it respectfully and discreetly with your family or trusted friends.
Suggest praying a Mass or the Rosary together for that loved one.
In this way:
You strengthen faith.
You heal family memories.
You teach others to look at death with Christian hope, not fear.
Fruits of Living These Dreams with Faith
When we respond to these dreams in the manner of Padre Pio, very concrete fruits are produced:
– Inner peace: the initial anguish is transformed into trust in God’s mercy.
– Spiritual protection: many people testify to feeling special help after praying for their deceased loved ones.
– Reconciliations: old wounds are healed, faults are forgiven, and resentments are cleansed.
– Growth in faith: people pray more, participate more in Mass, and rediscover the meaning of eternal life.
All of this brings us closer to what Padre Pio always repeated:
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry.”
When we place the souls of our deceased loved ones in God’s hands and respond with love, He takes care of the rest.
Important warnings to avoid straying from the path
Padre Pio, as a good spiritual father, also left us with some clear warnings.
Do not seek contact through hidden means.
No rituals, “special” candles, techniques to induce apparitions, consultations with mediums, spiritism, etc.
All of this is formally prohibited by the Church and opens the door to spiritual deception.
If God wishes to grant a comforting dream or a request for help, He will do so, in His time and in His way.
Avoid superstitions and unhealthy fears.
Not every dream about a deceased person has spiritual significance. Sometimes it is simply memory, grief, or imagination.
Also avoid:
Looking for “hidden messages” in every detail.
Thinking that the deceased is coming to “take you” or to curse you.
Using the dream for gambling, numbers, etc.
Golden Rule of Discernment:
What comes from God, even if it is unsettling, ultimately leaves peace.
What leaves behind panic, despair, or persistent confusion should be placed in God’s hands; reject fear and ask for liberation.
Remain faithful to the faith of the Church.
No dream authentically from God will:
Contradict the Gospel.
Distance you from Mass or the sacraments.
Invite you to sin or to abandon the commandments.
If a supposed message from a deceased person leads you to something contrary to the faith, you can rest assured: it does not come from God.
When possible, it is very wise to share these experiences with a priest or spiritual guide.
Three concrete commitments you can make starting today.
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