New Friends, Now and Forever - A Story About the Holy Souls - Susan Tassone

Best-selling, award-winning author and renowned “Purgatory Lady” delivers the first children’s picture book about our friends the holy souls. New Friends Now and Forever is the delightful story of twins Ben and Hope, who become “prayer pals” with Mr. Ray, an elderly friend from their parish. They agree to pray for each other and to help him pray for his departed wife. Along the way, Hope and Ben learn that purgatory is real and that it is nothing to fear because it is a special way God shows His love for us. And the best part? The children learn that the power of their prayers helps the faithful departed reach heaven and that those souls will intercede for them, becoming their “forever friends.” With vibrant illustrations by Yorris Handoko, New Friends Now and Forever beautifully expresses the rich traditions, signs, and symbols of our Faith. It has been granted an Imprimatur, so you can be sure it is true to the teachings of the Catholic Faith. Special features include: An important