Prayer. Faith. Lasting Remembrance.

In the Catholic tradition, offering a Mass Intention is one of the most sacred ways to remember and honor a loved one who has passed. During the celebration of the Eucharist, the priest prays for the repose of the soul being remembered, uniting that intention with the sacrifice of the Mass. It is a profound expression of love, faith, and hope in God’s promise of eternal life.

At MJHS, we recognize the profound impact of these moments of remembrance. Many families who have experienced the compassion of our hospice care program choose to continue their loved one’s legacy through acts of faith and charity, supporting the same kind of care that once brought peace to their own families.

The Meaning of a Mass Intention

A Mass Intention allows the faithful to request that a Mass be offered for a specific person or purpose—most often for the soul of a departed loved one. This centuries-old practice reflects the belief that prayer, especially through the Mass, can aid souls on their journey and bring comfort to those who mourn.

How It Is Offered
Families or individuals may request a Mass Intention through their parish. The name of the person being remembered is included in the priest’s prayers during the liturgy and announced before the Mass begins.

Remembrance and Devotion
Many Catholics request a Mass Intention on anniversaries, birthdays, or other significant dates as a devotional act of remembrance. Lighting a candle or attending Mass provides families with a moment to reflect, give thanks, and find peace through prayer.

Spiritual and Communal Meaning
A Mass Intention is both deeply personal and communal. It connects the living and the deceased within the shared faith of the Church, reminding us that love and prayer transcend time and death.

Turning Faith Into Compassionate Action

Just as a Mass Intention unites prayer with purpose, making a tribute to your loved ones through a Mass Intention unites remembrance with compassion. By supporting hospice and end-of-life programs in your loved one’s memory, you help ensure that others receive comfort, dignity, and faith-sensitive care when it’s needed most.

The Impact of Your Gift

When you offer prayers of remembrance through a Catholic Commemoration, you help ensure pastoral care continues at MJHS Hospice for patients and their families at the end of life. Your support sustains compassionate spiritual care—providing comfort, presence, and guidance rooted in faith during life’s most sacred moments, when connection and dignity matter most.