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210. What is purgatory? Purgatory is the state of those who die in God's friendship, assured of their eternal salvation, but who still have need of purification to enter into the happiness of heaven. 211. How can we help the souls being purified in purgatory?
Purgatory is a state of purification for the souls of the deceased who die in God's grace but are not yet ready for heaven. Learn what the Bible, tradition, and the Catechism teach about purgatory, and how to pray for the dead.
The meaning of PURGATORY is an intermediate state after death for expiatory purification; specifically : a place or state of punishment wherein according to Roman Catholic doctrine the souls of those who die in God's grace may make satisfaction for past sins and so become fit for heaven.
Jun 21, 2024 · purgatory, the condition, process, or place of purification or temporary punishment in which, according to medieval Christian and Roman Catholic belief, the souls of those who die in a state of grace are made ready for heaven.
Feb 12, 2018 · Purgatory is a state of purification for souls who die in grace but are not yet ready for Heaven. Learn what purgatory is, why it is necessary, and how it is supported by the Bible and the Church Fathers.
Purgatory is a state of final purification after death, and before entrance into Heaven. Purgatory is the word the Church uses to describe this state of being. While the exact word Purgatory is not used in the Bible, several Bible passages refer to this state of purification.
Purgatory is a state of purification for those who have died without mortal sin but still need to be purified from venial sins. The reason for this is that nothing unholy can stand before God (Rev. 21:27) and we need to be completely purified of sin before we can experience the Beatific Vision.
