Remembering Cassie

Mission of this Site

Prayer is a powerful thing that can nurture our souls and aid us in attaining eternal life. Not only is prayer important for the living; it is just as important for our deceased brothers and sisters. What if I told you this is a Jewish/Christian tradition that traces all the way back to the books of the Old Testament? My wife, Cassie, prayed not only for the living but also for the souls of the departed. I am Catholic, and I wholeheartedly believe in praying for the dead. In time, I hope to share the rationale as to why I believe that. I know that many fellow Christians see this differently, and I respect that sincere faith can lead people to different conclusions.

Still, I gently invite you, if you are not Catholic, to keep an open heart. What if, even for a moment, you considered that praying for the deceased may assist in the purification of their souls? That in doing so, you are participating in a selfless act of agape love, offering prayer with no expectation of anything in return.

When we can no longer love someone in the physical presence of this world, prayer becomes a profound gift. It is love extended beyond what we can see.

We live in a society that often urges us to move on quickly from those we have lost. But love does not operate on a timetable. Grief is not something to conquer; it is something to carry with hope. I wanted this site to offer hope and honor my wife by allowing all of us to have a place to share memories of our departed loved ones and pray for them. Know that I will be praying for them and for others who visit this site.