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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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FUTURE

In scholastic philosophy, what does not yet exist or has not taken place but will come to pass and occur. Often refers to the hereafter as "the future life" or "future happiness."

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The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)

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Today is the Commemoration of the All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day). The Church, after celebrating the feast of All Saints, today prays for all who, in the purifying suffering of Purgatory, await the day they will join in heavenly glory. The celebration of the Mass, which re-presents the Sacrifice…

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