Tag Archives: Purgatory

Purgatory in the Old Testament and Early Church

I will conclude this week’s brief (unplanned, but is this not how the Lord works) discourse on Purgatory with The Roots of Purgatory which presents further Biblical support for Purgatory.  The early Church Fathers teachings on the Purgatory is also briefly presented … Continue reading

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Yes Virginia, There Is a Purgatory

My recent postings referencing Purgatory have prompted some to ask, where does Purgatory appear in the Bible?   St. Paul wrote in Greek.   When St. Paul stated that, “he himself will be saved, but only as through fire,” (1 Corinthians 3:15) … Continue reading

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St Paul on Purgatory

St. Paul provides some of the clearest and strongest biblical teachings on Purgatory.  In his first Epistle to the Corinthians Paul describes how each of us, after death, will be tested by fire: For no other foundation can any one … Continue reading

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St. Catherine of Genoa on Purgatory

St. Catherine of Genoa was a mystic who influenced Saints John of the Cross, Francis de Sales, and Vincent de Paul. She also influenced the French Oratorian and Carmelite movements.  Near the end of her life St. Catherine wrote a … Continue reading

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