What are Gregorian Masses—and can the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass really free a soul from purgatory? In this true account from St. Gregory the Great, a monk dies with one hidden sin… and returns with a message that has shaped Catholic tradition for centuries.

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In today’s Lent Daily episode, we tell the story of a monk who secretly kept gold against his vows—and what happened to his soul after death. When thirty Masses were offered for him, everything changed.

This account, recorded in The Dialogues of St. Gregory the Great, is one of the most well-known foundations for the practice of Gregorian Masses—thirty consecutive Masses offered for a deceased person. It points to a central teaching of the Catholic Church: the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass can aid the souls of the departed.

The Church has always encouraged prayer for the dead. Through the Mass, through sacrifice, and through acts of charity, the faithful can assist those undergoing purification after death.
Watch to hear the full story—and what it reveals about sin, mercy, and the power of the Mass.
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Lent Daily is a Catholic video series sharing powerful stories from Church history to deepen your faith during Lent.