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The Council of Trent set forth the Catholic belief on Purgatory as such:
"The Catholic Church, by the teaching of the Holy Spirit, in accordance with Sacred Scripture and the ancient tradition of the Fathers, has taught in the holy councils, and most recently in this ecumenical council, that there is a purgatory (can.30), and that the souls detained there are helped by the prayers of the faithful, and especially by the acceptable Sacrifice of the Altar (can.3)..."
The word "Purgatory" is sometimes understood as a place, an intermediate state between heaven and hell. Properly speaking, Purgatory is the condition of souls which, at the moment of death, are in the state of grace but which have not completely expiated their faults, nor attained the degree of purity necessary to enjoy the vision of God.
Purgatory is therefore temporary, and after a soul has been purified there, it goes to Heaven. It is not a trial where merit may be gained or lost, but a a state of atonement and expiation. Once dead, the time of merit and God's mercy is over for a soul, and only God's judgment remains. God will not condemn a soul in grace, however, He can not permit anything defiled in heaven, thus, if a soul in grace has yet to fulfill in justice some debt of temporal punishment, it does so now.
The Church, however, considers the Mystical Body of Christ to be composed of both those living in grace on Earth and those who have died in grace. Physical death does not cut off the faithful soul from this communion. Therefore, the Church teaches that souls in Purgatory may be assisted by the prayers and penances of the faithful, and especially benefit from the Holy Mass. The soul, in return, will surely be a patron of those who have helped it during its time in purgatory.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Final Purification, or Purgatory1030 All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.
1031 the church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. (Cf. Council of Florence (1439): Denzinger 1304; Council of Trent (1563): Denzinger 1820; (1547): 1580; see also Benedict XII, Benedictus Deus (1336): Denzinger 1000) The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. the tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of cleansing fire: (Cf. 1 Cor 3:15; 1 Pet 1:7.)
As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. He who is truth says that whoever utters blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will be pardoned neither in this age nor in the age to come. From this sentence we understand that certain offenses can be forgiven in this age, but certain others in the age to come. (St. Gregory the Great, Dial. 4, 29: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 77, 396; cf. Mt 12:31.)
1032 This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: "Therefore [Juda Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin." (2 Macc 12:46.) From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of god. (Cf. Council of Lyons II (1274): Denzinger 856) The Church also commends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead:
Let us help and commemorate them. If Job's sons were purified by their father's sacrifice, why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesitate to help those who have3 died and to offer our prayers for them. (St. John Chrysostom, Hom. in 1 Cor. 41, 5: J.P. Migne, ed., Patrologia Graeca {Paris, 1857-1866} 61, 361; cf. Job 1:5
from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994
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Is purgatory a biblical place?
Not exactly. Purgatory is not referenced in the Bible directly. It is mostly a Catholic belief.
Is the word purgatory used in the King James version?
No, KJV Bible does not contain the word purgatory. The concept of purgatory is a teaching of Catholic Church.
What does purgatory mean?
It means when a soul dies and has not had the last rites they slip into purgatory which is neither hell nor heaven. Purgatory can be looked on as a temporary hell where a soul suffers for its unforgiven sins and then goes on to heaven. It's a Roman Catholic concept.Its a place where you go after you die if you are not worthy to get into Heaven yet, but not bad enough to go to hell
Is there a place called purgatory in the kjv bible?
Purgatory is not mentioned anywhere in the Bible. It became part of Catholic dogma as a way to make sure people came to church. If the sacrifice of Jesus cleansed us of our sins, then there would be no need to go to church to confess or contribute.
Is purgatory in the Christian Bible?
No. The word purgatory is not in the Bible.
Is purgatory a biblical place?
Not exactly. Purgatory is not referenced in the Bible directly. It is mostly a Catholic belief.
What is a place not yet worthy of heaven but not meant for hell?
This is a Catholic belief, it is called Purgatory.
Can a plenary indulgence release a soul from purgatory?
Yes, according to Catholic belief, a plenary indulgence can release a soul from purgatory by removing the temporal punishment due for sins that have already been forgiven.
What happens to the soul in purgatory after death?
In Catholic belief, the soul in purgatory undergoes purification to cleanse it of sins before entering heaven. This process involves suffering and repentance to achieve spiritual purification.
Who goes to purgatory and why, and what happens there?
In Catholic belief, those who die in a state of grace but with unresolved sins go to purgatory. Purgatory is a temporary place of purification where souls undergo cleansing before entering heaven. It is believed that through prayers and sacrifices, the souls in purgatory can be helped to move on to heaven.
What is the proper thing to do on the anniversary of a death?
It depends on your beliefs. In the catholic and orthodox churches where there is a belief in purgatory, it is traditional to pray for the souls of the dead, and potentially to have the individual remembered during the mass. In other churches where there is no belief in purgatory this is not done. however visiting the grave seems appropriate if possible.
What did people believe about purgatory heaven and hell in the Tudor times?
Purgatory is a Catholic non-biblical based belief in a plane between heaven and hell were one's soul will amend for any sins during it's lifetime.
Is there a purgatory for pets?
It is the Catholic faith that believes in purgatory and as that faith also believes that animals do not have souls, then no, logically, there can be no purgatory for animals.
Can you explain purgatory and its significance in the Catholic faith?
Purgatory is a place in Catholic belief where souls undergo purification before entering heaven. It is seen as a temporary state of cleansing for those who have died in a state of grace but still have some remaining sins or imperfections. The significance of purgatory lies in the idea of God's mercy and justice, allowing souls to be purified and made ready for the perfection of heaven.
How do you pass through purgatory sooner?
In Catholic belief, individuals cannot expedite their time in purgatory through any actions on Earth. The duration of time spent in purgatory is believed to be determined by the individual's sins and the need for purification before entering Heaven. The best way to reduce time in purgatory is to lead a life of virtue, seek forgiveness through confession, and pray for the souls in purgatory.
Number of times the word purgatory is found in the bible?
AnswerPurgatory is not mentioned in the Bible. It is simply a belief that developed within the Catholic Church, but which is not accepted by most Protestant Churches.
Can people go to purgatory?
In Catholic belief, purgatory is a temporary state after death where souls undergo purification before entering heaven. It is said to be for those who die in a state of grace but are not yet fully purified of their sins. Other Christian denominations may have different beliefs about the nature of the afterlife.
