What Catholics believe: 10 truths about purgatory (Catholic Caucus)

Catholic S F ^ | October 30, 2013 | Valerie Schmalz

[NYer]

RESOURCES
Catechism of the Catholic Church, www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catechism/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/epub/index.cfm

“Prayers, Promises, and Devotions for the Holy Souls in Purgatory,” Susan Tassone, (Our Sunday Visitor, 2012)

“Purgatory: The Forgotten Church,” a Lightbridge Films documentary film by Conventual Franciscan Friar John Clote, purgatoryforgottenchurch.com

“Catholicism” TV series, Episode 10: “Purgatory – Why Would Anyone Go Through This?!” by Father Robert Barron

 

[NYer]

CATHOLIC CAUCUS

Ping!

[Inyo-Mono]

Bookmarked.

[defconw]

Thank You for putting this in as a Caucus thread.

[NYer]

Excellent post. Thanks for the ping

[tet68]

Purgatory is what happens when you vote democrat.
Hell is what happens when you vote democrat TWICE.

[Slyfox]

Even if there was no Purgatory, God’s Mercy would demand it.

[vladimir998]

A lot of people think Catholics believe in Purgatory because Jesus’ blood “wasn’t enough”. I always point out that Jesus’ blood is what makes Purgatory possible. It is what makes Purgatory work. Jesus cleanses us of our sins.

[Dad was my hero]

Excellent post. But for me it raises more questions, like if nobody prays for me what happens for me?

IF I`m in purgatory and my wife's there too, can I pray for her? Does it matter if I pray for someone specifically or in general trying to remember everyone or pray for all souls in purgatory, does it count the same?

[NYer]

But for me it raises more questions, like if nobody prays for me what happens for me?

You may be surprised to learn that there are communities of catholic religious and even lay people, like myself, who offer up daily prayers for the souls in purgatory who have no one to pray for them. This Sunday is the Feast of All Souls. Around the world, catholics will be praying for ALL the souls in purgatory, not just for catholics. Rest assured of our prayers!

[defconw]

That’s funny right there!

[defconw]

I would ask you to keep this a Caucus Thread. This is a basic tenet of our faith and an open debate will not change that. Please allow us to discuss this as Catholics.

[defconw]

I pray for the souls in purgatory daily. There are religious communities that devote their lives to praying for the souls in purgatory.

We always offer the Rosary for the souls in purgatory as well as other intentions. So someone will pray for you.

[steve86]

You may be surprised to learn that there are communities of catholic religious and even lay people, like myself, who offer up daily prayers for the souls in purgatory who have no one to pray for them.

Yep.

[Paulie]

For later discussion.

[steve86]

Does it matter if I pray for someone specifically or in general trying to remember everyone or pray for all souls in purgatory, does it count the same?

Of course you can pray for a specific soul as well as anonymous poor souls. Mary will help sort out which prayers get routed to whom.

[defconw]

I pray for all the souls because we have no way on knowing if someone is in purgatory or heaven. No prayer is ever wasted. Many people might think that no one will pray for them, but that’s just not true.