10/29/2026
In short, yes! As we head into November, the month of praying for the dead, we can look to 2 Maccabees 12. After Judas the Maccabee comes across fellow Jewish soldiers who had died fighting for a righteous cause, he also discovers they were wearing pagan good luck charms. He immediately takes up a collection to have sacrifices made on their behalf. Incredible to our current Catholic tradition!
