In an age like ours, marked by immediacy, constant motion, and a certain discomfort with speaking about death, it may seem strange that our ancestors left in their wills properties, lands, revenues, or “endowments” destined exclusively for the celebration of Masses for their souls—and even perpetually. Yet behind that practice …
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