An Upsetting Phone Call
What is Purgatory?
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Just a quick thought for today . . .
Who do you need to forgive, and who do you need to ask for forgiveness?
I was praying for a dear friend who, knowing that his death was near, diligently prepared himself for it. He made amends where necessary.
Now that he is gone, I was thinking about him and wondering if he had been able to shorten his time in purgatory because of his careful attention to readiness, here on earth.
Hopefully, you don't have the wrong idea about purgatory. It is simply a state for purification, since entering the "joy of heaven" requires us to be in a state of holiness. It is solid teaching that comes from scripture as well.
Here is a great place to learn more about it: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p123a12.htm
I hope you, too, will find yourself forgiving and asking for forgiveness, knowing that it lightens your burdens and that of others as well.
Happy Easter!
Janet Cassidy
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I am a Catholic blogger who holds an M.A. in theology from Augustine Institute. I have worked in Catholic ministry as a Catechist, Pastoral Associate, Director of (parish) Adult Formation, Director of RCIA/Religious Education and am a Lay Ecclesial Minister. I am a former radio show host and former columnist for The Catholic Times. I have been married for over 40 years; my husband and I have three adult children whom we homeschooled. I am passionate about sharing God's Word as a speaker and writer, wherever God leads me.
