It's like being here in Y!Answers...but warmer.
God bless.
2006-07-12 09:43:21 · 7 answers · asked by St. Anthony of Y!Answers 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To sample Purgatory, just go to the DMV.
2006-07-12 09:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by szydkids 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines purgatory as a "purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven," which is experienced by those "who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified" (CCC 1030). It notes that "this final purification of the elect . . . is entirely different from the punishment of the damned" (CCC 1031).
The purification is necessary because, as Scripture teaches, nothing unclean will enter the presence of God in heaven (Rev. 21:27) and, while we may die with our mortal sins forgiven, there can still be many impurities in us, specifically venial sins and the temporal punishment due to sins already forgiven.
For the full explanation go to http://www.catholic.com/library/purgatory.asp
2006-07-12 16:59:36 · answer #2 · answered by Shaun T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do. It's like "here and now".
2006-07-12 16:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by Hoops 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope don't believe in it. Don't believe in Limbo either. But I guess if you use your imagination, it could be!!
2006-07-12 16:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by olderandwiser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no such thing. just a myth made up by the catholics.
2006-07-12 17:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad. It's not good, really... but it's not bad. It's so-so.
2006-07-12 17:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by The Resurrectionist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have never been there.
2006-07-12 17:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by texasgirl5454312 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋