Did Catholics Make Up Purgatory?

[@jessicamerced9116]

I was close to suicide, I cried out to Jesus before I was going to do it begging for His forgiveness. His Holy Spirit arrived and He showed me His own grief, my families grief, of losing my life to this fallen world, it was so so sad that I could never..it was way more intense and painful than my own feelings, I never felt suicidal again. I'm grateful for how vulnerable the Lord was with me 🙏 But I asked the Lord, where would I have gone? He revealed to me a place that was separate from Him, not torture like hell but very..very...very lonely. I would've been walking around alone for quite some time, but not forever. Sounds like purgatory. Thank You Jesus for saving me, I'd much rather be here worshipping you till the time comes that You take me home ❤🙌

[@leonardodtc1493]

😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for sharing, I wish you the best

[@robertdean6222]

It can never be so bad to take one’s life Jessica ! Jesus only decides our fate . We would be disrespecting Jesus if we decide our fate ! Besides once someone does such a thing they can’t take it back 😢 Ok I get depressed too but it ain’t nothing a good nights sleep with prayer can’t solve my dear. Besides Your too beutiful to ever do such a thing ! 😊😊😊

[@helenaharper1806]

I thank you lord that your showing Jessica truth in your word. I thank you that she stands in your spirit and in truth. I thank you that you love her, that sin is the thing that separates us from you but you sent you son so we could have the holy spirit live in us. Jessica you are worthy of his love and we can be completely free from sin. (Romans 6) We just pray that every depression is a lie. Every abuse in the church that’s happens to her or any abuse period. I thank you that you can wash her clean. There is more to this life sister you have a purpose…to live for him and in Him

[@slyviasnellbaker2411]

I have been trying to find a description of purgatory. I believe that yours is the most accurate, thank you so much.

[@clivedytor2069]

Beautiful. Thank you and May God bless you. Fr Clive

[@alabamajon6519]

I am currently converting to Catholicism from Pentecostal. Your videos have help me so much. God bless you my brother

[@ehahaproductions680]

Welcome ❤❤

[@luxither7354]

God Bless, and welcome friend.

[@mariasheena5225]

Welcome home 🙏

[@Sink_Bodymodification]

I left my pentecostal church as well and I'm starting RCIA classes Sunday!

[@luxither7354]

@@Sink_Bodymodification God bless you, welcome to the faith!

[@xsiunnu]

As a young boy we learned about purgatory in CCD class. On the way home I saw a sign outside the airport that read, "Daily flights to purgatory, $40". I immediately asked my mom if we could go and visit grandma (who had recently passed). Needless to say, we didn't visit grandma.

[@ophiolatreia93]

I don't what else happened as a young Catholic boy...

[@jerrym.3083]

There is a purgatory. Our passed loved ones need prayers. Pray for your grandmother. They can hear us when we pray.

[@joandondero1736]

That was a precious thing for a young boy to ask - to visit grandma. Grandma would definitely be proud of you to hear that. She probably did. 🙏🏼❤️

[@willneverend777]

@@jerrym.3083Jesus never spoke of purgatory. He was clear that those who believe in Him will live in the afterlife if we BELIEVE IN HIM. As it is written “It is appointed for man to die once; and after this the Judgement.” Hebrews 9:27 Sorry theres no purgatory. Only heaven and hell

[@xboxfanboy59]

@@willneverend777 can you explain this then If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved--even though only as one escaping through the flames. 1 Corinthians 3:15

[@timo191]

To be honest, aren't 99% of us in need of further "refinement"?

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Yes we are but that happens here not in some man made place called purgatory. Nothing unclean enters heaven and it is Jesus who makes you clean . There is nothing you can do to make yourself clean enough. We clean up our lives as we live for and imitate Jesus on the earth.

[@brigitteschmidt4284]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 if that’s true, then by the time we’re dying, if we’re not perfectly clean, then we go to hell. God let’s us go through purgatory so we CAN be purified through His Grace and CAN be perfect versions of ourselves when we see him.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@brigitteschmidt4284 We are absolutely perfectly clean because of what Jesus has done for us on the cross. Flesh and blood does not inherit the kingdom of God and flesh and blood is what is stained by sin . Your spirit assuming you are in Christ is born again from above and there is no condemnation to those who walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh . Coll 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Purgatory is an example of deceptive philosophy in that it sounds good as we all feel less than clean in the eyes of God , but what has Jesus done for us? 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. 11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Still think you will need further cleansing after death.?

[@giovannimartini6405]

@@brigitteschmidt4284 It would be better to 1) make a disctintion between justification, sanctification and glorification. The cleansing we're refering to here is glorification, not justification. Most Protestants relate "cleansing" with justification, therefore the metaphor can be misleading. 2) Many Protestants think we believe we can earn justification by suffering on purgatory, and it's not that. You wouldn't go to hell if imperfectly purified precisely because it's Jesus who saves us. Because of Him, you go to Heaven and therefore you go to purgatory. 3) Purgatory is not a temporary mini-hell. You're not paying half the debt or something: it's God comforming us to Him... which can finish either on this life or the other. Pain is a side-effect, like in a surgery. Who saves you is the doctor. 4) When someone is actively trying to convince you because he thinks you're lost it's difficult to argue, but I hope this helps in other cases!

[@georgecoates2079]

Purgatory! Made up by the Catholic Church to pump money into Vatican coffers by the brainwashed followers. Need of further refinement, give your head a shake!

[@JimRosipkoRN]

I had prayed to the Heavenly Father about not understanding Purgatory and about my faith regarding Purgatory. And my prayer was answer so quickly, I signed into You Tube and I follow "Breaking in the Habit" It was just About a couple hours before I saw this video, Thank you Father Casey.

[@dearme6708]

Amen

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Heres a couple scriptures to point out what the catholics beleve to be purgatory A final cleansing before heaven. Matt 5:25 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. 26 Truly I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny. This has been portrayed as spiritual prison and yet Jesus is not talking to believers here He is talking to the Jews of His time . Verse 26 is overlooked by those claiming to pray for the departed in p[urgatory. Who pays? In Luke 16:19-26 we have the rich and the poor after death and the rich guy is now suffering and the poor guy is in Abrahams bosom / paradise. This is also used as a plausible explanation for purgatory and yet verse 26 clearly states that the rich guy is stuck forever in his position. 1 Cor 3:15 plausible purgatory but wait, what about the context that starts in verse 11? 1 Cor 3:11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Foundation is constructed of ? 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. test the quality of each persons ? 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. So a reward is offered for something that survives? 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved-even though only as one escaping through the flames. So it seems that you can not build with sin but you can build with good works but you can also waste your life building with bad materials . Does the scripture tell you that you will be burnt? , punished? or put in prison for any length of time till you pay for your sins? “Day after day every priest STANDS and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins,He SAT down at the right hand of God. Since that time He waits for his enemies to be made His footstool, because by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy” ( Hebrews 10:11-14 ) Emphasis added because by one sacrifice He has made perfect forever those who are being made holy Is this clean enough for heaven where no unclean thing will be? Pointing out the contrast between the continuous and repetitive acts of the priests compared with the one act of Jesus’ sacrifice is the main theme of Hebrews chapter 10. What the priests did over and over, Jesus did only once. And since that time He has been seated at the right hand of God the Father because the work He was sent to do is finished and complete. We see the same thing with creation. On the seventh day God rested from all His work ( Genesis 2:2 ). Not because he was tired, but because He was done ( Hebrews 4:10 ). He saw all He had made, declared it good, gave it the ability to reproduce and so He entered into rest. In fact Adam and Eve were created in that Sabbath Rest. There was no sin, it was a paradise and they fellowshipped with God in perfect unity, then came the fall of mankind. After Jesus completed His restoration work on the cross, like God He sat down because everything was done. Redemption had been accomplished. Sins had been forgiven. The Sabbath Rest that God originally instated in the garden had been restored ( Hebrews 4:1-11 ). In other words, Jesus rested because there was nothing left to do. Now He waits for His enemies to be made His footstool. The book of Hebrews opens with this very idea, “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven” ( Hebrews 1:3 ). Evidence that this is currently the case is that the universe is held into place by His powerful Word. Jesus is the glue that is holding everything together and this testifies to the fact that Jesus is seated in heaven at the Fathers right hand. This is good news for us because it means that His one sacrifice, in contrast to the law’s many sacrifices, worked. We, by this single offering are completely cleansed, perfected, consecrated and made holy once for all. Just like Jesus, we can enter into the rest that God desires for His people. This Sabbath Rest is in the person of Jesus Christ and comes through trusting in Him ( Colossians 2:16-17; Hebrews 4:3; 9-10 ). By His one sacrifice we have been made holy and the law has been fulfilled in our lives. “For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in sinful man, in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit” ( Romans 8:3-4 ). All of this is guaranteed by witness that Jesus is currently in heaven occupying the seated position of right hand to God the Father. Everything has been done and His work is completed. In the same way, our job is to believe in the One that God has sent ( John 6:29 ) when this happens our work is also finished and complete and we enter into the very rest that God promised His people right from the start. So do we need a final cleansing before heaven , the scriptures say no.

[@bellindj]

You need to do what I did and run away from Catholicism

[@rah1721]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 Amen. Thank you for taking the time to open the scriptures so fully to those being led astray by false interpretation and teaching. It is so sad to see gifted spirit filled Priests so brain washed by these Roman misinterpretations.

[@sammusawi9458]

2 Timothy 4:3: For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

[@Diegopv76]

exactly my brother

[@theosteven3362]

yeah, and we can see it by the time when the teaching comes. Is it from the very beginning of christian or from the middle of the 16 century? Thats how it works.

[@alhilford2345]

There have been false prophets since the first century, and there always will be, but the Holy Spirit gives us the gift of Wisdom to discern, and the truly wise will always know that the Catholic Church is the only Church that Our Lord Jesus Himself established.

[@abyssimus]

I'm a protestant, but their idea of purgatory isn't denying that only those saved by Jesus will be saved, nor even saying that the Christian must do good works to get into heaven. Even as protestants, we can acknowledge that many Christians are going to need an adjustment period to get over realizing the various ways we failed. Really, the only disagreement is whether or not this adjustment should be described as a phase or a place (and the fact that it's all metaphysics means describing as a time or place is analogous rather than concrete anyway), and to what extent we should describe this as suffering. The issue of praying for the dead is only a problem if you believe in soul sleep: if they are alive in Christ, then praying for them is no different than praying for anyone with a pulse.

[@lilkenny3359]

@@abyssimus purgatory is unbiblical give me a Bible verse that talks about purgatory

[@thisboy6916]

It's like a fruit, if it's clean you eat it, if it's rotten you throw it away, but if it's slightly dirty you clean it before eating it.

[@salachenkoforley7382]

Beautiful...

[@mikelastname1220]

Great example. It's just like with my three children. I want to reward all three and dish out some ice cream, but one has been unruly and doesn't deserve it. I make him stand in the corner while the rest of us eat. Once he has seen the errors of his ways and apologizes, he gets to come out and join the rest of us.

[@lukehb]

Of course, this is not a metaphor used in scripture. Instead, the consistent picture of scripture is that even the tiniest amount of sin is enough to separate us from God eternally, and that, if any of our salvation is down to our own efforts, the entirety of it is, and Christ’s sacrifice is of no use to us. But if we are truly forgiven by Christ, we are truly forgiven in total, and there is no further sacrifice or purification needed. “A little yeast leavens the whole batch of dough.” Gal 5:9 “You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace.” Gal 5:4 “And their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.” Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin.” Heb 10:17-18

[@davidfinch7407]

@@lukehb In this analogy, we are all "dirty fruit". In order to be eaten, or, um, saved (no analogy is perfect, is it?) God needs to clean us. But he already has, the death of Jesus on the cross already cleaned all the dirt away...if the fruit accepts the cleaning...ok, I don't love this analogy.

[@juanjoyaborja.3054]

Why would a supposedly all-powerful god throw a rotten fruit away when he has it in his power to turn the fruit clean? Not to mention that the fruit is considered rotten simply because it doesn’t satisfy your narcissistic desires more and more.

[@Greatdanewrangler]

Thank you for explaining this so well. I am a Lutheran so I "kind of" understand some of the practices but other things I have no clue..lol. I have family that converted to Catholicism and many friends from childhood and as an adult, meeting friends all over who were catholics. All that being said, not a single person in my life has been able to it explain this so clearly. Thank you.

[@alexanderbrown2717]

♥️ Know you have eternal life ♥️ 1 John 5 KJV 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. Ephesians 1 KJV 13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 1 Corinthians 15 KJV 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3 KJV 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God;

[@richlopez5896]

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. When we die, we undergo what is called the particular, or individual, judgment. Scripture says that “it is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb. 9:27). We are judged instantly and receive our reward, for good or ill. We know at once what our final destiny will be. At the end of time, when Jesus returns, there will come the general judgment to which the Bible refers, for example, in Matthew 25:31-32: “When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.” In this general judgment all our sins will be publicly revealed (Luke 12:2-5). Christ refers to the sinner who “will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come” (Matt. 12:32), suggesting that one can be freed after death of the consequences of one’s sins. Similarly, Paul tells us that, when we are judged, each man’s work will be tried. And what happens if a righteous man’s work fails the test? “He will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire” (1 Cor 3:15). Now this loss, this penalty, can’t refer to consignment to hell, since no one is saved there; and heaven can’t be meant, since there is no suffering (“fire”) there. The Catholic doctrine of purgatory alone explains this passage. Then, of course, there is the Bible’s approval of prayers for the dead: “In doing this he acted in a very excellent and noble way, inasmuch as he had the resurrection of the dead in view; for if he were not expecting the dead to rise again, it would have been useless and foolish to pray for them in death. But if he did this with a view to the splendid reward that awaits those who had gone to rest in godliness, it was a holy and pious thought. Thus he made atonement for the dead that they might be freed from this sin” (2 Macc. 12:43-45). Prayers are not needed by those in heaven, and no one can help those in hell. This verse so clearly illustrates the existence of purgatory that, at the time of the Reformation, Protestants had to cut the books of the Maccabees out of their Bibles in order to avoid accepting the doctrine. Prayers for the dead and the consequent doctrine of purgatory have been part of the true religion since before the time of Christ. Not only can we show it was practiced by the Jews of the time of the Maccabees, but it has even been retained by Orthodox Jews today, who recite a prayer known as the Mourner’s Kaddish for eleven months after the death of a loved one so that the loved one may be purified. It was not the Catholic Church that added the doctrine of purgatory. Rather, the Protestant churches rejected a doctrine that had always been believed by Jews and Christians. Why would anyone go to purgatory? To be cleansed, for “nothing unclean shall enter [heaven]” (Rev. 21:27). Anyone who has not been completely freed of sin and its effects is, to some extent, “unclean.” Through repentance he may have gained the grace needed to be worthy of heaven, which is to say, he has been forgiven and his soul is spiritually alive. But that’s not sufficient for gaining entrance into heaven. He needs to be cleansed completely. It is entirely correct to say that Christ accomplished all of our salvation for us on the cross. But that does not settle the question of how this redemption is applied to us. Scripture reveals that it is applied to us over the course of time through, among other things, the process of sanctification through which the Christian is made holy. Sanctification involves suffering (Rom. 5:3-5), and purgatory is the final stage of sanctification that some of us need to undergo before we enter heaven. Purgatory is the final phase of Christ’s applying to us the purifying redemption that he accomplished for us by his death on the cross. Catholic theology takes seriously the notion that “nothing unclean shall enter heaven.” From this it is inferred that a less than cleansed soul isn’t fit for heaven. It needs to be cleansed or “purged” of its remaining imperfections. Sanctification is thus not an option, something that may or may not happen before one gets into heaven. It is an absolute requirement, as Hebrews 12:14 states that we must strive “for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.”

[@reemsuekar8112]

Saints live their Purgatory on Earth, they want to go Home ASAP.

[@rudybernal7735]

That’s more believable than A purgatory, not found in the Bible but catholocism.

[@michaelfarah7735]

rudy bernal did u watch the video?

[@reemsuekar8112]

Harley Mann, thanks for your comment, I can see that you’re a Somebody while I’m just a nobody, your name is written in the Bible: Galatians 6:4 4 But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.

[@reemsuekar8112]

Harley Mann, I don’t consider you an enemy, I speak the truth, have a blessed day!

[@rudybernal7735]

@@michaelfarah7735 Funny (sad) how your interpretation of the vid. Is different than mine. You see tradition, I see THE BIBLE. Who is right? We will know when we meet our maker.

[@DANtheMANofSIPA]

5:00 This is the reason protestants took out the books of Macabees. Because for a group of people who believe it must be in scripture to be true, it upholds our doctrine while being in actual scripture. They rectify this by simply removing it from their scripture

[@billsmith147]

Absolute nonsense!! You clearly demonstrate that 1. You have never read the Written Word of God. 2. You don't own a Bible, particularly a Catholic Bible, which has both Books of Maccabees. 3. You don't know the Catholic Church's official position on 2 Maccabees 12:42-45 as it pertains to existence of Purgatory. As to my point# 3 the following is the position of the Church as it pertains 2 Maccabees 12 :42-45 * [12:42-45] This is the earliest statement of the doctrine that prayers (v. 42) and sacrifices (v. 43) for the dead are efficacious. Judas probably intended his purification offering to ward off punishment from the living. The author, however, uses the story to demonstrate belief in the resurrection of the just (7:9, 14, 23, 36), and in the possibility of expiation for the sins of otherwise good people who have died. *This belief is similar to, but not quite the same as, the Catholic doctrine of purgatory*

[@elizabeteborn5223]

A fact that 400 years before Jesus Christ God was silent. He didn't speak to any prophets at all! Malachi was the end of the first Testament So anything written after Malachi was not of God, but man! God bless!

[@DANtheMANofSIPA]

@@elizabeteborn5223 Regardless, the fact that no one spoke against the book until Martin Luther shows how widely accepted the book was. The Jews of the time believed that prayer could help dead friends, the early Christians did, considering Jesus and the Apostles used the Septuagint which includes Maccabees shows they most likely did too.

[@billsmith147]

@@elizabeteborn5223 I don't understand at all what you are trying to say. The fact that God did not speak through a prophet for 400 years means nothing. God spoke through John the Baptist in the New Covenant or Testament and John prophesied the coming of Christ.

[@batimehinayo-maria4792]

@@billsmith147 Exactly, those books show Jewish history

[@ncrranger712]

This clears so much up for me about Purgatory.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Dr Pitre Brant videos explain the subject as well using the new testament parabole

[@caseyoliver4718]

There's No purgatory and it like this. When you die there's only two places either you will be in heaven or you will be in Hell forever because both places are eternal so don't get too comfortable about your misunderstanding because that will get you into a lot of trouble so I wouldn't be feeling confident about that no I wouldn't but that's your choice

[@ifeanyimartin4638]

@@caseyoliver4718 lol did you even watch the video at all?

[@troyellis4242]

Because Catholics believe that Jesus' sacrifice is not sufficient enough. That's why they created purgatory to remove the power of Jesus sacrifice. He's talking (no preaching) that your body is going to heaven and that is false, the only thing going to heaven is your spirit that has been washed white as snow by the blood of Jesus.

[@ifeanyimartin4638]

@@troyellis4242 Huh? Lord God have mercy on your dullness. So because Jesus Christ died for our sins, we can sin as much as we can? Because "his sacrifice is unending"? Yes, it is unending. But also we have to earn it. If you go ahead and commit a sin, do you think his sacrifice automatically vanishes your sins? Nope. God help your soul!

[@davidfinch7407]

I think I read somewhere that Jesus already paid the full price for my sins. That would mean that if I have faith and accept his salvation, I am already purified by God himself, and no further payment is necessary. How can we say to Jesus: "Nice try- but your death on the Cross wasn't quite enough to cleanse my sins." Of course, even as Christians, we are still flawed. But that's the power of the blood of Jesus- all our imperfections are instantly cleansed when we are accepted in God's Kingdom, and we become literally flawless. I understand that this is such an incredible gift, people have trouble understanding how it could possibly be true. "Surely, there is some sacrifice I still need to make to earn my way into Heaven." NO! There is nothing we can do, nor need to do; it's all been done for us by Jesus. He has that power! My God is an awesome God!

[@alliebahbah7139]

Amen! The Roman Catholic catechism as well as the extra books in their Bible, are convenient, but if you try to do a Bible study to support this so called doctrine of purgatory, you won’t find it. I pray for the blind to see and deaf to hear. Lord please give Roman Catholics discernment and wisdom by the power of your Holy Spirit, Your word.🙏🏼

[@mikelastname1220]

@@alliebahbah7139 I didn't have to read about Purgatory in the Bible or hear it from a priest. My own conscience and soul knew there had to be a temporary place for me to be fully cleansed before I could enter Heaven. I don't think I sin enough to be condemned to Hell, but I sure know I'm not totally "clean" and worthy of instant Heaven. it just stands to reason there is a place to stop and pause before we ascend on "up".

[@salachenkoforley7382]

I'm afraid "ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED" is NOT Biblical. This FALSE belief was INVENTED by John Calvin during the Reformation.... Under this theory, the Protestant believes that one is saved when he accepts Jesus as personal Lord and Savior. This is comforting - after all, who wouldn't want assurance? According to this view, true Christians are the ones who will persevere to the end. For those who accepted Christ during their lives but did not persevere to the end, the doctrine calls these people superficial Christians. So true Christians will go to heaven and superficial Christians will not. Not only is this teaching not Scriptural, it is difficult to accept the teaching on reason. Jesus SAID: Matthew 10:22 International Standard Version 22 You will be hated by everyone because of my name. But *the person who endures to the end will be saved.* Matthew 24:13 International Standard Version 13 But *the person who endures to the end will be saved.* Mark 13:13 International Standard Version 13 You will be hated continuously by everyone on account of my name. But *the person who endures to the end will be saved.”* ------In other words, don't get your hopes up.

[@mikelastname1220]

@@salachenkoforley7382 - One of the best responses to the "Once Saved" impossible language I've ever seen!!! Bravo! I have tried to do what you did for years and can never quite get it right. The past tense "SavED" makes it an impossible quest because you don't know if you are saved until you die . . . THAT'S when you get to Heaven and know you made it. You can't say you have already done something before it happens! To me, this has been one of, or THE most comical doctrines of some Protestant churches.

[@davidfinch7407]

@@mikelastname1220 The Bible teaches us that we are all to some degree sinful. But we are cleansed 100% by the blood of His sacrifice. It's hard to accept, because it's such an awesome gift that we don't deserve. Jesus loves us so much that he eradicates our sins, completely and totally, if we but accept His gift and worship Him. You don't have the power to do it, not on Earth, and not on some way-station in between Earth and Heaven. Only Jesus can do it, and He does it instantly! That's how much power He has! Your own conscience is correct if you feel you aren't good enough. You aren't. But you are wrong when you say you haven't sinned enough to be sent to Hell. The really Bad News is that ANY amount of sin is unacceptable in God's eyes. He only accepts perfection. But if that's the Bad News, here's the Good News: Jesus can wipe away all your sins, perfecting you, and making you Holy and spotless in the eyes of God. That's why "Gospel" means "Good News"! Just make sure you aren't in Jesus' presence some day trying to tell Him that His sacrifice wasn't quite good enough; but He need not worry, you've got it covered...

[@noahbenson29]

***TO CASEY COLE: Your channel has been a great resource for me to learn more about Catholicism and about the history of Christianity! I am one of the most protestant people I know, though as I've learned more about Catholicism, I've come to appreciate the Catholic tradition so much more. I greatly appreciate how Catholicism is rooted in Christian history, and helps show the story of the church's development. You should do a live Q+A sometime on your channel so viewers can ask more questions about our faith and its history!!!!!! Thank you for the information and encouragement you have provided through your videos

[@giovannimartini6405]

I wish we all could be more like you and be able to explore and enjoy beliefs different from our own. (By the way, I'm a Catholic who loves "The Bible project")

[@noahbenson29]

@@giovannimartini6405 Thanks! That's awesome. Understanding other denominations has shed light on the richness of Christian tradition, and has served as a witness to God's sovereignty over the Church throughout the ages.

[@j.k.6865]

God bless you Noah!

[@jeremysmith7176]

If you would like a QaA style try listening to or call into the Catholic Awnsers radio program. They have an experienced apologist awnsering questions with knowledge and charity. They have started streaming some of their shows as well. Wish you well brother.

[@giovannimartini6405]

@@noahbenson29 Just out of curiosity, which denomination are you from?

[@professorcomics2736]

It seems like people get tripped up on the verbage, because opponents like to argue it is not in the bible. The word Purgatory may not be in there, but the concept is.

[@professorcomics2736]

@Bert Clayton Yes, I am in agreeance with you.

[@roboparks]

what? 2 Maccabees????????????

[@IONATVS]

Robert Parker The books of Maccabees were among the most popular and important works for the Jews at the time of Jesus, being the story of how Hannukah, the Festival of Lights/Feast of Dedication (A holiday Jesus is cited as celebrating in John 10:22-23) came to be. It was considered scripture and part of the Hebrew Bible until medieval times, when it was excluded because it was originally written in Greek. No Christian Church excluded it from their canon until Luther UNILATERALLY decided that since it wasn’t in the Hebrew Bible of HIS day it wasn’t important. Same with the rest of the so-called “apocypha” (what Catholics and Orthodox call the deuterocanon) which were all part of the original Koine Greek translation of the Old Testament, the Septuagint, and approved as Canon by an ecumenical council of all the Bishops aligned with Rome or Constantinople long before their Great Schism or the later medieval shenanigans Protestants use to claim that the Church “lost its way”. Christ himself makes allusions to deuterocanonical books such as Tobit in his teachings because, while not all as well-written as the other books of the old testament, they were widely known and useful teaching tools. And Maccabees is by far the most important and clearly historical and scriptural of this odd set of Jewish scriptures written in Greek-so important that the Jews still celebrate the holiday it founded despite having excised it from their main collections of Torah-adjacent scriptures so Hebrew students wouldn’t have to learn Greek as well. Maccabees is absolutely biblical, and by what authority did Luther decide otherwise? A gut feeling (which *can* be a sign of the Holy Spirit at work, but also a million other things, and flew in the face of over a millennium of scholarship and similar ‘gut feelings’ saying they *did* belong) and a few discussion with contemporary rabbis who weren’t aware of the books’ full history and and didn’t care about their popularity at the time of Jesus or references to them in the New Testament.

[@rudybernal7735]

Aahhh! Finally SOMEONE said it RIGHT! the concept! Thank you JESUS!

[@roboparks]

@@IONATVS I never said I had a problem with them . The Topic was Purgatory? Not a Study of the Deuterocanonical books

[@joandondero1736]

Thank you! I’m a practicing Roman Catholic, & I needed more info about Purgatory. I have Catholic masses said for my loved ones, who passed, every year. I will see them again, someday. I believe. 🙏🏼

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@andreeattieh2963]

@EDIT NAME the catholic church made the bible so they can't misinterpret the bible and they are responsible for it

[@andreeattieh2963]

@@MG-qm8if maccabees 2 14 verse 41 46

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@andreeattieh2963 The Catholic church claims to have compiled the scriptures with the help of the Holy Spirit , they did not write the scriptures. The Catholic church does not believe that the scriptures are the only beliefs to have so they bring in tradition and oral instruction to complete what Catholics are to believe. Traditions and oral instruction handed down from the apostles? Just can not be verified, whereas the scriptures can. What happens in the Eucharist? We have a bloodless re-sacrifice of Jesus for the sins that we confess to a priest before taking the wafer and the cup of wine . Hebrews says that by ONE sacrifice Jesus has made perfect forever those He is making Holy. Heb 10: 8 First he said, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them”-though they were offered in accordance with the law. 9 Then he said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second. 10 And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 11 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. 14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. 15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: 16 “This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.”[b] 17 Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” 18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. There is no reason to re-sacrifice Jesus ever. There is no precedent in scripture to confess your sins to a priest ,or for the priest to assign penance or abolition of your sins ,that Jesus has already forgiven you of . 1 John 2:2 The Catholic church says it follows the scriptures concerning the Lord's supper / Eucharist, but the Catholic church has a different version for some reason. The Last Supper was a Passover/Seder meal. The Jews drink 4 cups of wine that is symbolic of the 4 “I will” promises of God in Exodus 6:6. Jesus skipped 1 cup of wine, the Cup of Redemption, identifying with that Cup & then repeated the words of Moses saying “This is the cup of the New Covenant in My blood...” thereby fulfilling the Old Covenant. So did the apostles that night with Jesus actually drink His blood? No...it was symbolic just as the 4 cups of wine are symbolic every Passover for the Jews to this day. Therefore the entire meal which fulfilled the Old Covenant in His body & blood is symbolic. We don’t actually eat His body.

[@andreeattieh2963]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 ok first where do you find bible alone in the bible We catholics believe both scripture and our teachings are from the apostles themselves Second we do not sacrifice jesus over and over again in mass it is a repetition of the first sacrifice of Jesus death on the cross which in turn makes the bread and wine the body and blood of jesus The catholic church is the church of Jesus Christ

[@J_God_Yamaxanadu]

How convenient that the qualifications to get into heaven shift to whatever is the most socially acceptable in the current year, God really is a flexible guy!!

[@theearthisntflatpleasestop9899]

And depending on weather you choose blue milk or red milk. Red milkers go to hell.

[@gerabadillo7889]

Relativism, this guy is a wolf dressed in sheep's clothing, he is also a beta liberal male

[@theearthisntflatpleasestop9899]

@@gerabadillo7889 Are you sure he's not larping?

[@theearthisntflatpleasestop9899]

@John Brown He's saving the environment unlike you.

[@jeffbogue5022]

No the way to heaven is narrow the Bible says few find it you repent ask God to forgive you of your sins thru Jesus Christ our Lord and savior and put your trust in him read your Bible pray find a good Christian Church also their is no such thing as purgatory it's not in the bible

[@flauberb2645]

Thanks for the video Fr Casey. It is really interesting to see a catholic's point of view on Purgatory. I, myself am an Orthodox Christian so I honestly don't believe that the references in scripture are sufficient to conclude that purgatory is a 'milestone' to salvation. Further to that, yes saints are pious, righteous and have lived in the glory of God, however they are human. They can be wrong and I don't think we should take their thoughts on the matter as canon as well. Jesus' desciples needed a long time to understand what Jesus was teaching them whilst He was with them on Earth, does that mean they did not live in the Grace of God? No! Therefore I don't think the few vague mentions of purification refers to what the Roman Catholic church describes as Purgatory. Correct me if I am wrong but the Roman catholics are the only christian denomination that believe in the existance of purgatory. I really cannot judge, because I obviously do not have the full knowledge or the competences to comment with high certainty and accuracy on these matters, but I personally think, and what my church teaches is that salvation through Christ is full, there are no ifs, no buts. To me purgatory sounds like: you're saved, but there's this extra step you have to do, like .. to put it very bluntly small text on a contract you sign. And I need to talk about the elephant in the room as well... In the middle ages the Catholic church did capitalise on the belief in Purgatory. There are quite a few instances when people were asked to pay so priests can pray for the souls of their closed ones in purgatory. Fortunately the Catholic church has long abandoned these practices. But however it seems to me like it's saying now: Oh we've been preaching this for too long we can't back out on this. Again thank you Fr Casey for making this video and by my comment I meant no disrespect in your beliefs and despite minor differences and misunderstandings different churches may have, I am humbled by your devotion to God and the people. Thank you!

[@rudybernal7735]

Flau, you either believe religion doctrine or Bible. Simple. What you believe or should , should come from YOUR HEART. Just being good does not get one to heaven. I believe when we die all go to heaven, there if some of us that are non believers or some of us stumped trying to decifer it’s meanings, someone will teach us. Thank you.

[@Sunny-ld4nn]

@@rudybernal7735 I could not get any of what you meant.

[@flauberb2645]

@Brian Farley Thank you so much for your detailed comment, I appreciate the time you've set aside to reply. I personally think this is just a matter of belief at that point, and as humans we can be wrong. Therefore feel free to read my comments with a grain of salt. I can be wrong and I am open to be proven wrong. What Orthodoxy teaches, and what I believe in is that the Body and Blood of Christ have purified you already, yes nothing unclean can enter heaven, but that's why Jesus died and got ressurected, that we are all pure through him.

[@rudybernal7735]

@@Sunny-ld4nn you got me! What were we talking about?

[@rudybernal7735]

I wish I could see the discussion again!

[@pamelafredieu2923]

Thank you so much for teaching us the basics of our faith... or at the least, reminding us of what is the bases of our faith. I look forward to being a better Catholic because of your works here. Thank you again and God Bless!!!

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@stellarmori]

@EDIT NAME jesus literally created Catholicism.

[@rah1721]

This doctrine is REPUGNANT. The perfect are admitted into heaven. They are made perfect by the blood of Christ.

[@agrippa7712]

How come they don’t back any of this with the Bible?

[@rah1721]

@@agrippa7712 It is erroneous doctrine and denudes the sacrifice of Christ "ONCE FOR ALL" of its complete and legitimate power to save. Our works in the flesh are like filthy rags in the sight of God, we are sinners who cannot merit salvation through deeds, nor do we have to be purified after death. Our salvation is through Christ's gift of himself once for all upon the cross. Our good deeds following are part of our journey of sanctification. When Christ judges the soul, those who are covered by his blood are redeemed....fully! If not, then his sacrifice is in vain.

[@rollyantonio7362]

Thank you Fr Casey. You're on a roll. Controversial after controversial topics. I must admit, most catholics including me are confused about this doctrine. Thanks for enlightening us.

[@amartinez589]

You’re not being enlightened you’re being bamboozled. Take the free gift of eternal life by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Why hope for purgatory?

[@amartinez589]

@Harley Mann we are justified by faith, if we repent and trust in Christ, we are in Christ, how can Christ be called unclean? Have you read through Romans?

[@rudybernal7735]

It is easy to say, follow a religion when RC history is contrary to the BIBLE! Vatican 2 said, NOT ALL WORD OF THE BIBLE IS TO BE TAKEN IN, without OUR(RC tradition! Take tradition (RC dogma) as gospel! Uh...even tho it’s not in the Bible! Read ROMANS 16:17. THAT IS THE TRUTH! The RC keeps lassoing recruits to religious tradition covered/ sugar coated dogma. Beware!

[@rudybernal7735]

@Harley Mann So you say. IDONT. Bye

[@rudybernal7735]

@Harley Mann Hey ! We’ve chatted before! Still I don’t agree. Looks like bible study again! Lol

[@richardparker2400]

Ecclesiastes 9:5 For the living know that they shall die: "but the dead know not any thing", neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

[@Verge63]

Matt 9 44:88 mentions hell.

[@TruthLivesNow]

The specific reason Protestants, especially explained by Dr. Martin Luther, (Doctor of the Augustinian Order), is so much against the Doctrine of Purgatory, was that the Roman Catholic Church at the time was selling Indulgences/Papal Decrees, and praying to Relics to shorten time in Purgatory by thousands of years. The Church was incorrectly doing this to make money, along with other matters that were absolutely contradicting Councils. The particular matter of selling Indulgences to make money through forgiveness of sins was specifically corrected at the Council of Trent. The passage mentioned in this video is 1 Corinthians 3:15 - "15 If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire." Presumably, this is happens after death when the person changes from the mortal to immortal body. A point to think about is that this is not happening in Time as we know it, it is outside of Time, in the Eternal.

[@surfboy344]

I think you're right. I'm protestant and let's face it, a lot of those 95 theses had to do with indulgences.

[@MTGallagher]

Truth Lives :Luther did not feel his sins were forgiven and he wanted to remove books of the Bible: 1&2 Maccabees,Judith,Tobit, Baruch,Siracach,Wisdom,Esther, and Daniel.

[@davidus9702]

@@surfboy344 2 Peter 1:20

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@davidus9702]

@@MG-qm8if that proves nothing, souls which can't be saved go to Hell, Purgatory is for those who are worthy of Heaven, but they still have some vices which need to be purified by fire so that they can be holy.

[@Joetheshow445]

I love the way Shakespeare describes purgatory in Hamlet, SOOOO beautiful but also kind of scary

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

It’s a LIE PURGATORY doesn’t exist

[@loridavis7086]

I’m not Catholic, but this is a beautiful concept… to have a time of further repentance and purification before entering His perfect and Holy presence doesn’t at all make the grace of His Atonement any less true or powerful. For me, the beauty of His grace is not only in that it saves me, but is in how it changes me … that His Spirit comes into my heart and changes it … transforms the fallen natural man me into a more spiritual being thru the process of repentance, whch is the process of purification & sanctification thru the Holy Ghost. Having a sinful nature doesn’t bring us happiness. So part of the beauty and majesty of His grace is that He changes me so that I can let go of the miserable, self-centered me and experience pure joy along w/ His pure love. For me, I want to be as pure as I can be when I stand in His presence… not b/c that is what saves me, but b/c I love Him.

[@AlfaMail-k9u]

Sure sound like a catholic to me.

[@peacenyamungu]

Thanks so much for this. I always misunderstood purgatory as a place of limbo rather than a place of those who need to be purified before entering heaven.

[@ri3m4nn]

It's still limbo.

[@crusaderACR]

@@ri3m4nn Limbo is explicitly against Church doctrine. The word came out in the Middle Ages for a supposed place where people that were neither too bad nor too good go live forever in neither joy nor suffering. There's no scriptural or rational basis for this. TLDR it's heresy, there's no limbo

[@ri3m4nn]

@@crusaderACR literally my point

[@crusaderACR]

@@ri3m4nn Have you seen the video? Purgatory is not limbo. Purgatory is not to be seen as a place or that it takes in a length of time. The definition is clear, if someone dies with faith and following God's commandments, yet is impure, would he be damned? No! Purgatory is the process where Jesus cleanses impurities before someone impure is admitted into Heaven, because nothing impure can enter Heaven. It may be painful, it may not. But that's not the point. The point is that it is a real process we deduce primarily through *reason.* How can impure beings get into a pure place where everyone is pure? Makes no sense, there must be a purification process. This is it. Purification = Purgatory.

[@LeoChiu229]

Thanks, Fr. Casey for uploading this video. I was waiting for your explanation and what you have to say about Purgatory. Yep, it does make sense that since most of us are not all perfect. For instance, I were to die in state of my imperfection(s), I would say to myself, "Hmmm I don't think I'm ready for Heaven yet" "I would need to be purified first." It's like taking a shower to be cleansed. Again that makes sense. I myself have been praying the Litany for the poor souls in Purgatory on a daily basis besides the Rosary.

[@amartinez589]

@Leo why don’t you trust you are ready for heaven? Are we not saved and forgiven by faith in what Christ accomplished at the cross? Was that not enough for you? Trust in the grace and mercy of God through faith in Jesus and believe on His name, you will be saved if you are sincere to repent. All of us deserve wrath, we will never be perfect, but God is faithful to send us the Holy Spirit to minister to us and guide us. There is no purgatory. If you fear you’re not good enough for heaven it means you know you deserve hell, we all do, so fall at the mercy of God and repent, trust in Jesus. His grace is sufficient for you.

[@amartinez589]

@Leo I am a bond servant and slave of Christ, He who is in me this s greater than He who is in the world. I look forward to being with my savior, I will not be bewitched by a false gospel

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards and follow him alone then you will not be deceived.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@LeoChiu229 Alex is a believer . Jesus never named His church. Eph 2:20-22

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@@LeoChiu229 Heb 10:8 First he said, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire, nor were you pleased with them”-though they were offered in accordance with the law. 9 Then he said, “Here I am, I have come to do your will.” He sets aside the first to establish the second. 10 And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. Verse 10 read it again it must be a lie! 11 Day after day every priest stands and performs his religious duties; again and again he offers the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins. 12 But when this priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God, 13 and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. 14 For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. verse 14 no it can not be it must be another lie ! 15 The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: 16 “This is the covenant I will make with them after that time, says the Lord. I will put my laws in their hearts, and I will write them on their minds.” 17 Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” But, but, that's not what Catholics are taught they have this stain of sin that Jesus must have missed ! 18 And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary.

[@observermoore7016]

Only Roman Church members go to purgatory to get straighten out on Christianity. The rest of us go straight to Heaven.

[@alexmcneilly1553]

Thanks for the BIG laugh!!!

[@Verge63]

Are you sure no one who dies every comes back. It like the NDE who come back and never mention Jesus being black.

[@jq5249]

What church is okay with racism? I'd like to join that one please.

[@hellenicboi14]

All of them should be.

[@SneedEnjoyer]

That one Astaru church in Minnesota

[@blank4227]

thulean perspective on twitter

[@SneedPatch]

Church of the Based Department

[@palindont9238]

I hear Westboro is always looking for new recruits.

[@AthanaSus]

im shocked the church taught that slavery, even during the 17th and 18th century, was permissible

[@10world.49]

Believe in Jesus Christ, He has finished the work of redemption for us. It is finished, just believe.

[@morganmorgan4009]

@@jusng988 no you still have to repent and have a relationship with Yahuah For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of Yahuah Ephesians 2:8

[@D0csavage1]

@@morganmorgan4009 *"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-**-and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of Yahuah Ephesians 2:8"-*- -- Eph. 2:8-9 - we have been saved by grace through faith, not because of “works,” lest anyone boast. This much-quoted verse by Protestants refers to the “works” of the Mosaic law or any works performed in a legalistic sense, where we view God as a debtor to us, and not as our heavenly Father. Paul is teaching us that, with the coming of Christ, we are now saved by grace through faith, not by Mosaic or legal works.

[@morganmorgan4009]

@@D0csavage1 ohh ok I understand thanks

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

​@@jusng988 Common lie given about believers, in a non-Catholic church . Romans 6:1 What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?… Jesus saves us not because we are worthy but because He loved us and wanted us with Him in heaven where we were originally headed before Adam created us in his image. Gen 5:1-3

[@jusng988]

@@morganmorgan4009 Yes we need to be grateful and repent than our sins are forgiven.

[@isaiah3872]

I have yet to finish watching the video, but thank you for finally making a CiF video on Purgatory. I actually thought you were avoiding the topic! May God's blessings be with you & all Franciscans ✝️

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards and follow him alone then you will not be deceived.

[@alexmccleod243]

I’m glad you know better than a church that’s been around for 2000 years.

[@torero96]

I'm new to this channel, thank you for your eloquent and thoughtful videos. These will go a LONG way in strengthening our faith and reaching out to more people.

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards and follow him alone then you will not be deceived.

[@maitisanw.j7453]

@@MG-qm8if very true purgatory is deception.

[@malanis2190]

Matthew 5 : 25 Come to terms with your opponent in good time while you are still on the way to the court with him, or he may hand you over to the judge and the judge to the officer, and you will be thrown into prison. 26 In truth I tell you, you will not get out till you have paid the last penny This is how I explain purgatory

[@MG-qm8if]

Jesus explains differently friend. There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@10world.49]

There's no such place called purgatory.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Malanis Colossians 2:10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; 11 and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. So do you see any lingering sins that need to put you in prison ? Matt 5:26 is a physical prison and in Jewish times you did not make money in prison , so the emphasis here would have to be, you are not getting out ,ever. have

[@salachenkoforley7382]

@@MG-qm8if : Jesus NEVER said to read His own Words... This is you. and it's FALSE.

[@MG-qm8if]

@@salachenkoforley7382 John 15.7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

[@airina3812]

Fr. Casey, I feel so glad to know that every decision that I have made has led me to you, and your channel. My communion at church is this Friday, and I have chosen my patron saint to be St. Francis of Assisi. I’m very excited. While I was doing research, I came across one of your videos and I instantly felt inspired and interested in your channel. Thank you so much for using your platform for spreading the word of God, and giving others faith to learn more about what He has to offer. Every day, I wake up and I am happy to be alive, as I wait for the day where Jesus will come back and save us from the malice of this world in which we are tempted and exposed to so easily. Truly grateful, and God bless you always. Now I am a new subscriber :).

[@andrew-elkins]

Welcome Home! :) I came in July 1st.

[@airina3812]

Andrew Elkins Thank you! Blessings to you, brother :)

[@jpdeleon4829]

Welcome! God bless you brother!

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Nice that you have chosen a patron saint but do you have any scripture that you can point to for a belief that you are to pray to anyone other than God? Jesus prayed to God , the apostles prayed to God , all the believers in the new testament prayed to God and as a catholic you are told to pray to someone other than God? God is the only one who can answer your prayers , and there is no reason for you to pray to anyone else. Heb 4:15-16

[@tmaria7209]

Lord Jesus Christ, If what is said in this video is not what you yourself would say, please don't let me believe it. Lead me away from all religious beliefs and practices which do not come from you, and lead me to your Truth and give me the faith I need for my salvation. I want to love you always as my Lord and saviour, knowing and doing your will. Amen.

[@jackkennedy839]

To the believer only, Salvation is a gift from God, by underserved Grace, through faith in Jesus Christ alone

[@salachenkoforley7382]

I'm afraid that is 100% WRONG. "Sola Fide or Faith alone" is NOT found in the Bible, therefore FALSE. It's a 16th century INVENTION by Martin Luther and the Reformers.

[@Verge63]

Paul says that much Christian teaching is to be found in the tradition which is handed down by word of mouth (2 Tim. 2:2). He instructs us to “stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter” (2 Thess. 2:15).

[@claudebradley5381]

Jesus Provides ALL of our Purification!!

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

Yup!

[@johnpototschnik8857]

The Apostle Paul taught...Absent from the body, present with the Lord. The teaching here really does make Christ's atonement not quite good enough. Jesus himself said: "It is finished". Is it finished or not? The teaching here says it was not....therefore, it is false teaching.

[@rah1721]

Well said!!!!! This REPUGNANT doctrine will provoke the wrath of the Lord on a false teacher.

[@SoldierOfGod778]

Yeah i really cannot believe in Purgatory, its way too unbiblical and it questions the importance of Christs Holy Sacrifice.

[@lalithdealwis4610]

@@rah1721 I don't think so. He teaches in good faith and so, even if he is wrong, the Lord will forgive him.

[@giovannimartini6405]

It suffices for everything, but that doesn't mean our sanctification is completed once we're justified. If it were, we would sin no more. I think the mistake is trying to explain purgatory as a payment, when it's glorification, we being made perfect when in touch with the holiness of God (some Catholics believe purgatory happens right before God's presence and because of it). Simply, glorification will be painful/unconfortable for the ones who were not very open to God's sanctifying grace on life. That's why purgatory is for the already saved.

[@johnpototschnik8857]

@@giovannimartini6405 I'd like to see scriptural justification for what you're saying. No where in the Scriptures is that taught. This sounds like Catholic church doctrine superseding God's revealed word. It is true, sanctification is a process...a working of the Holy Spirit in our life. The book of Romans clearly lays out what God has done...foreknown, predestined, called, justified and glorified. With God, in Christ, it's all one thing...completed...all the work of God. Salvation is totally of God, not of man. Jesus paid the penalty for our sin totally and completely, if He did not, His sacrifice was insufficient and we are indeed lost without hope.

[@lichewitz8905]

I remember once reading in a book by cardinal Ratzinger where he cited some philosopher (whose name I can't remember) that suggested that purgatory might be existential, but not temporal nature. That's an interesting thought

[@joselitoratay3894]

Romans 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.

[@marymcdermott7281]

The nuns in my Catholic Schools (12 years!) would often say "offer it up for the suffering souls in Purgatory". In my home, it was a joke with my two daughters when I would tell them to "offer it up". Life is essentially an open book exam where we know what the questions on the test (see Matthew 25:31-46).

[@seancasey2278]

Either the blood of Jesus Christ his Son,cleanses us from all sin or it does’nt.Up or down,simple!

[@ansothecartoonist]

True

[@PrestonandCullen]

And how come the bible gives heaven and hell a name and clear description, but doesnt give purgatory a name and just vaguely discripes its existence only if you read in between the lines. Doesnt make any sense. Of course purgatory is a man made concept and will never find roots within the word of God.

[@andrewcarpenter3991]

God bless you,

[@redstarfarms2778]

@Linda Lo Absolute lies, did you even watch the video?! "Catholics don't believe in the blood of Christ." What an idiotic statement, as the Catechism and the video just stated Catholics believe Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and Catholics literally drink the blood of Christ at the eucharist. You're an evil doer sowing animosity, misinformation, and division amongst believers, Shame on you.

[@redstarfarms2778]

@Linda Lo YOU are twisting the faith, did you not read what I said? Jesus does forgive sins through his sacrifice! However you’re saying Catholics don’t believe that, which is false. You should talk to a priest instead of your heretical Protestant teachers. Did you not even watch the video? Absolutely saddening, I’ll be praying for you, goodbye

[@deusx.machinaanime.3072]

The Catholic dogma of “Purgatory” is one of the hardest maxim to convey to a Protestant and to a non-Christian. In fact, this is one of those that they dispute harshly. Simply put, this is not In the Bible at all which makes you question your understanding and ask “What kind of people actually enter Heaven?” Is it only the perfectly acceptable and not the marginal? Are there even any “marginals”? Perhaps it is all just a binary outcome; a forgiven and a not forgiven but is this really the case? It also makes you ask your understanding of the mercy and the extent of God’s forgiveness of people’s sins. Furthermore, the apologetics or the theological defence around it are all from the opinions of old Catholic Saints and their writings; not from a clear text explanation in the Bible. If it is not Biblical, could it still be true? This dogma is almost the same as the dogma of the “Rapture”. The first time I heard about this teaching is from a TV preacher. I don’t think he was a Catholic. Nevertheless, understanding these things or not, people still go on praying for their loved ones who have died, don’t we?

[@nosuchthing8]

It's in the bible. Luther removed the book.

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

Check Dr Pitre Brant videos on rupture and purgatory, he is excellent. Protestants don't know anything about the church fathers and what they were doing before the Bible was put together

[@mikekukovec4386]

@@nosuchthing8 I'm still trying to understand this stuff for myself, but Luther was excommunicated in 1521. The Council of Trent decreed these books were canon in 1546, 25 years later.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@mikekukovec4386 it's very simple. Luther removed seven books, one of them , macabees, talks about some ancient Jewish people praying for the souls of the deaf. They had commited a minor sin. See the movie Jacob's ladder

[@Verge63]

Neither is the Trinity, but the dogma can be deciphered through passages.

[@itlupe]

We have eternal life through Jesus. (John 3:16; Rom 10:9; Rom 3:25. We are washed clean (purified) by the blood of Jesus. If Jesus didn't pay it all then we are wasting our time. You truly, priest, should read your Bible.

[@L1V2P9]

Luke 23: 42-43 (The thief on the cross) Then he said "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in....Purgatory???

[@alhilford2345]

No. In Paradise.

[@RGTomoenage11]

I feel like some times purgatory could even be on earth when we suffer because we regret our sins...

[@TriciaRP]

THINK......IF Jesus said heaven or HELL. Why would He say Purgatory? His blood is enough now. Why are they thinking His blood not enough??? FALSE DOCTRINE

[@RGTomoenage11]

@@TriciaRP You don’t know what you are talking about, sorry but check your facts before you call someone false. The Bible says nothing impure will enter heaven (2 Pet. 3:16). We might say the same of Peter’s letters! Here’s one statement that has long perplexed readers: For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Yes, his blood is enough, purgatory means you are saved but it’s a pls e of purification for believers who died in sin

[@gerardvinet8448]

Now doesn't that sound of the act of communion , I'm I worthy to receive your flesh & blood o dear Lord , for the error's of my ways ?

[@MistyAsparagus]

@@RGTomoenage11 my good sir. Do not twist scripture. It does not say purgatory. Also, that most definitely is what Catholicism is saying. Jesus' blood was not enough. If Christ lives in you that is what God sees!!!!! Please you must understand. It is heaven or hell. Don't tell me but ask yourself this, are you putting all your faith in Jesus? Does it show? If something was to occur outside the realm of your beliefs do you look to Jesus no matter what? I know I can say that. I correlate everything in my life to Christ because he has saved me. I will follow him in every way. Example for me, I'm not afraid of this virus and or dying. I know that if God wants me here he will be sure that it is so, just as much as we are the elect and he knew I would choose him. But understand Scripture says that Jesus said "it is said, you will not test the Lord your God", yes I have faith but not will I go and jump off a cliff and expect God to catch me. Jesus was literally in that exact same situation when he said that as The Devil was tempting him.

[@RGTomoenage11]

@@MistyAsparagus Typical Protestant non sense. The scriptures were put together by Catholics and as far as purgatory, read peters letter before you believe preachers non sense Open your eyes, no one believed Protestant theology, let alone evangelicals prior to the 1800s “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: by which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; which sometime were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us, (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭3:18-21‬ ‭KJV

[@rmbaron610]

Interestingly, this is not far from the Orthodox Jewish belief that “Hell” is for no more than 12 months and is essentially a place of purification, albeit without fire. Rather any suffering is psychological or mental. Rabbi Manis Friedman gives some good talks on this. So although there are, of course, great differences with regard to such subjects as salvation, etc, the broad concept of a place of purification is certainly similar.

[@rjean3746]

Hence the Kaddish and the El Maleh Rachamim for souls

[@miguelvanetta1485]

That's correct. Jews believe in a place or state of purification after death.

[@magisterhpp]

So you can commit whatever sin you like in this world and after "12 months in a place where time does not exists" ..... you will be purified and just go to Heaven. This might give some people some very bad ideas.......

[@miguelvanetta1485]

@@magisterhpp Not all Jews believe in the concept of "eternal Gehenna".

[@magisterhpp]

@@miguelvanetta1485 So ? They also do not believe Jesus is the Messiah.

[@cl8505]

When he quotes 1 Corinthians 3:15 at 6:40, I do not see how that relates to purgatory. If you read the preceding verses it doesn’t seem to apply. Just a thought.

[@hriata5384]

This clear all my doubt about Catholicism....love it😍....bless me father for I have sin😭

[@pickupberries-ey3zj]

What? Bless me Father for I have sinned?? Pray to God, 1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, Where did this Father come in between?? No saints, no Mary, not even this Father.. just JESUS

[@hriata5384]

@@pickupberries-ey3zj Jesus administer Peter to be his successor on earth...Peter administer others and so on.....Jesus is fully God fully man....existed before Abraham...if Jesus born through a virgin....without having any biological father, if that is to be believed, then all flesh and blood of Christ is Mary's (biologically)...so what flesh and blood being offered on the cross exactly? Or what blood that Jesus talk about at the last supper....??... Genetic sequences, DNA...etc came from Mary....you cannot denied that.

[@pickupberries-ey3zj]

@@hriata5384 Don't lean on your own understanding, if the Bible says, only God can be worshipped, only He is worthy of worship .. none else Did Jesus say, everyone should worship Peter??

[@hriata5384]

@@pickupberries-ey3zj nowhere in the bible that jesus sayed 'worship me' either.... this is the catholic teaching that the protestan takes.....if you claim to worship Jesus based on scripture sorry....Jesus never sayed worship me....and there is a fine line between venerated and worship....like veneration of a country hero, world war hero etc.....only God can be worship but his miracle can work through material stuff...like God commended to create a snake made of bronze and hanged it on a pole....so the Israelite who are bitten by snakes can be healed etc......

[@pickupberries-ey3zj]

@@hriata5384 Revelation 19 13And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.14And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.15And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. To see who that Word of God is see John chapter 1, And who can be worshipped, only God can be worshipped Check Exodus 20

[@brianwilliams001]

Jesus said to one of the thieves at His side today you will be with media in Paradise, He never mentioned purgatory.

[@vikingbme97]

Did you miss the part where they said friends of God like saints go straight to heaven?

[@gianantonamor1559]

@@vikingbme97 says who?

[@spiritsofnatureonbreak7850]

Because he had gone already through punishment like Christ already purfied

[@kobym2142]

@Brain Williams I know right

[@joegonzalez8289]

Amen!!!

[@MrAquinas1]

I often envision purgatory as somewhat like the old televison show "Touched by an Angel". Maybe you get to travel along with angels back to earth to witness the full ramifications of similar acts of selfishness that you committed to come to fully understand that what you thought your trivial moments of nastiness were dismissible because you had a bad day really hurt people, which in turn made their day a bad day and they hurt other people, etc. Maybe purgatory involves getting your comeupance for every moment of shallowness even if you never committed the big sins like coldblooded murder, etc.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Ed it is really difficult to envision purgatory after reading Coll 2:10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; 11 and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. there is just no more sin attached to you in any way. If you are born again God replaces your dead spirit Gen 5:1-3 ( you were created in the image of Adam , not God ) and gives you a new one and then places that spirit with Jesus in the heavenly realm Eph 2:5-9 . Your flesh is what we get to live in and have the Holy Spirit work on us , Romans 12:1 . There is no difference between big or small sins as they are both under Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

[@ri3m4nn]

8:35 That is a false dichotomy. You either believe that Jesus' Sacrifice and rising from the dead is fully redemptive or not. Purgatory takes away the power of Christ's redemption.

[@tritongeeves9371]

Maybe you could do an episode on hell, justifying its existence and explaining it

[@LostArchivist]

God is love, love can not be forced against one's will. So those who definitively reject God must be in a state apart from Him. This we call Hell. Yet God is omnipresent so the suffering of the dammed may stem from the same Light of God that the blessed are beholding in perfect bliss.

[@rudybernal7735]

Read the BIBLE! I could not do THE WORD any explanation but THE WORD! A lot of could be’s, what if’s and he/they say answers. You argue religion(man made) , I argue THE BIBLE! Religions/ followers follow OTHER TEACHING/their versions beliefs. I don’t.

[@tritongeeves9371]

The Archivist if only the church was always that nuanced throughout the ages, however for basically all of the Middle Ages and medieval times the church believed not only that there was a literal fire and physical eternal torture in hell (“painus sensus”), but that ALL non Christians would go there. This horrid belief was put Into practice during evangelization. (E.G. missionaries told Japanese, native Americans that their ancestors were in hell).

[@rudybernal7735]

@Geo Logist Luther broke away because of RC policy/ tradition/ revelation. 😌

[@rudybernal7735]

@Geo Logist he recognized FALLACY in RC. The RC church IS fallacy , believing YOU will follow RC doctrine or be condemned. NO MAN (pope as GOD) Is nonfallable ! That ! He believed.

[@bw1825]

For a Christian , to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord . 2 corr. 5 : 8

[@giovannimartini6405]

In fact, many Catholics believe purgatory to be what happens when the not-enough-sanctified saved stands before the All-Holy God and His own presence burn out his imperfections.

[@bw1825]

@@giovannimartini6405 salvation =justification - sanctification - glorification. I have been saved , I am being saved , I will be saved . Past , present , future . There is NOTHING I can do to earn salvation. The finished work of Jesus on the cross does it all. Praise God. Believe in Jesus & His finished work on the cross and you will be saved.

[@FancyPantsBionicle]

Hi Father Casey! Thank you so much for making this video! As an Anglican viewer, your videos have really helped me understand a lot of Catholic views I've always struggled with (Purgatory being one of them), and honestly I think it makes sense that there will be some kind of purification/growth process prior to entering Heaven.

[@lolurbad9032]

God said don't call anybody else father if they are my God or your physical FATHER

[@giovannimartini6405]

@@lolurbad9032 Where exactly in the Bible do you find the exception for your biological father?

[@lolurbad9032]

@@giovannimartini6405 I meant to say call no man father but god and your biological father .

[@giovannimartini6405]

@@lolurbad9032 What do you think then about Paul calling himself father of the Corinthians in a spiritual sense? 1 Cor 4,15.

[@lolurbad9032]

@@giovannimartini6405 To be totally honest. Paul founded the church in corinth. So I wouldn't be surprised if he called himself father. be the source or originator of. "a culture which has fathered half the popular music in the world" Yeah so he has the right to call himself father. That was the church he originated.

[@kelligarcia312]

1 cor 3:13 has absolutely nothing to do with purgatory. You have to actually read it in context to figure that out. Not hard at all. I tell every Catholic I know that if you read the Bible you wouldn’t be Catholic.

[@TheSterling510]

Excellent. Your argument for the existence of Purgatory is logical, soundly based.and solid. While the specter of Purgatory probably facing me is not appealing, it is the way station and means to the perfect end and eternal beginning.

[@rudybernal7735]

It’s an easy way out of HELL. I by no means am clean of sin, and must confess to GOD not a man for forgiveness. I will get flack from you or others, but how about the apostles being told by JESUS to forgive or not. They were in the NOW, back then, with JESUS. Look now at religion, beliefs etc. NOT,

[@MG-qm8if]

There is nothing appealing about a false teaching. There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards and follow him alone then you will not be deceived.

[@willneverend777]

"It is appointed for man to die once, but after this the judgement." Hebrews 9:27 Many are so deceived by the catholic church. Jesus is the only one who can purify me. NOT purgatory. "Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6 Thank you Jesus!

[@Zatoichi82]

The Matthew passage "in the age to come" is about the Millennial reign of Christ. The text in 1 Corinthians is about the work that is build on the foundation of Christ and on that day of judgement for Christians (not for unbelievers) "the fire will test the quality of each person's work" (3,13 NIV). So, this isn't about some sort of cleansing of the soul. As for the book of Maccabees, because Judas believed this sacrifice for the dead to be true doesn't mean it is so in the eyes of the Almighty. Jews believed and practiced a lot of things that weren't correct according to Jesus.

[@ri3m4nn]

6:30 it's mentioned Because the age to come is the age of judgment, as defined in Revelation. That's not a statement of purgatory by any means.

[@melissaumuhire7804]

Are phrases like "oh my gosh," "jeez," "oh my goodness," "oh my Lord," still sinful since they are derivatives of God and Jesus? There seems to be no moral authority on this matter... And what about watching youtoubers or live TV (real people not acting) who say those phrases and even take the Lord's name in vain? Do we stop watching or do we make a prayer of reparation on their behalf? I don't want to be materially cooperating in sin. Thank you!

[@jcxkzhgco3050]

It’s so common, most videos made by Christian (not religious) where they say those words multiple times..

[@alexanderangelo7284]

I'm sure God won't mind. There are greater problems right now that worry Him more.

[@Menzobarrenza]

Taking the LORD's name in vain does not necessarily refer to invoking God unnecessarily. First of all, his name is not God or Lord, it is YHWH. Second of all, he told the Jews that he placed His Name on them, and then told them not to take it in vain (if memory serves). He obviously did not name the Jews YHWH, but was more likely instead referring to His Name as in reputation; ie. "Do not sully My Name". If you add on top of this that God has charged us with being His image on Earth, it seems to mean that we MUST represent God justly and accurately. Ergo, we must >always< act in and deal with people in a godly manner, or else we, as His representatives, have insulted God.

[@DominusTecum316]

You have sound like I was and I tell you the truth it was not easy and still can be a battle against Satan. For example I enjoy watching videos here on KZbin but I have had to unsubscribe or discontinue watching some while in progress that I maybe enjoying because creators make Jesus to be a liar, a cheat, homosexual, an extortionists, an adulterer, etc. They use the d word in front of the name God and so forth. I have come to a realization that I am not fit for social events or a society that treats not only God, his Son, and the Holy Spirit as used bathroom tissue to be discarded with our filthy words. I am enjoying watching old sitcoms on television, books, Catholic radio stations, Christian music radios stations, etc. because I can not get behind the programs and much less the music being produced that hinders my ability to pray to God and have the relationship with him. Each day I apologize to him for the same sins I commit and that means to me that I have not made an effort to sacrifice my own temporary pleasures on Earth, while seeking the love a happiness from God. Not only that but I also do not want to go to the priest and continue to repeat my same sinful ways, nor do I want to exclude them from my confession. Leaving them out really feels as though I have checked the block on the requirements for myself to be found worth of receiving Holy communion. I try as hard as I may to remember the following scriptures: We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1 and at The Last Supper Jesus said: Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgement on himself. That is why many of you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. But if we judge ourselves we would not come under judgement. 1 Corinthians 27-31 Through the prayers to God through his son Jesus I am clay in the potter's hands. Not by my will but by the willing and the strength of the Holy Spirit I have progressed and I am at this stage in my relationship with God. Here I find myself discussing spiritual teachings from this channel, hearing each one of our Christian brothers and sisters on their walk in this life and us helping one another to be strengthed in the Hily scriptures. This is very pleasant and I thank you all for your time and helping me become strengthen in Christ. May I have been of help to you as you are of me.

[@markcline516]

It’s the intent.

[@palindont9238]

I'm not catholic; I'm just terribly interested in learning more about religion. I am just saying that I'm not the target audience and I get that. All that out of the way, why is the comment section full of proud racists? Heaven help.

[@robertnorris8831]

I’m so sorry and disappointed that this is your impression of Catholicism :( I’ve literally never seen a comment section like this on a Catholic video before, from this channel or any other... it’s horrible But hopefully regardless the video was helpful for you :)

[@kerriedavidson5598]

Do go to this church they teach wrong doctrine.

[@proamateurs4469]

Jesus said to the thief on the cross “truly I tell you, TODAY you will be with me in paradise.” Doesn’t sound like purgatory to me.🤷‍♂️

[@BreakingInTheHabit]

1. Purgatory is not required. It is only for those who need purification. 2. He was speaking to an individual. This does not apply to all people.

[@proamateurs4469]

@@BreakingInTheHabit out of everyone who would need purgatory, you’d think that a thief would be on that list.

[@henkaistudio]

@@proamateurs4469 Just so you know Purgatory is unbiblical and it doesn't exist. Because the word is all man made and it's what The Roman Catholic Church teaches and not what the Bible teaches. Roman Catholics who believe in Purgatory uses The Catholic Bible to interpret passages such as 2 Maccabees 12:41-46, 2 Timothy 1:18, Matthew 12:32, Luke 16:19-16:26, Luke 23:43, 1 Corinthians 3:11-3:15 and Hebrews 12:29 as support for prayer for purgatorial souls who are believed to be within an active interim state for the dead undergoing purifying flames (which could be interpreted as an analogy or allegory) after death until purification allows admittance into heaven. But however Purgatory doesn't exist at all and nowhere in the Bible says it exist nor that it's mentioned. Also and remember, one of the thieves who was crucified next to Jesus was forgiven by Him. In fact, Jesus said to him, "THIS day you will be with me in paradise". I am sure the thief had lingering sins when he was crucified. Jesus didn't say to him, "You will need to go to purgatory first and then, after a little while, you will be with me in paradise". The whole notion of purgatory lessens the absolute sufficiency of Christ's sacrificial death on the cross. So basically, those who believe in purgatory are saying that Jesus' death on the cross wasn't quite enough to forgive us of all our sins; past, present and future. So yeah the Roman Catholic Church was wrong about Purgatory existing because it doesn't exist at all.

[@TriciaPerry-mz7tc]

@@proamateurs4469it’s a LIE The Catholic Church has another Christ and doctrine. It’s A CULT and accursed

[@Widda68]

Is a day in purgatory equivalent to a day on earth? Two times I received an indulgence. Each was for 180 fewer Days in Purgatory, for a total of 360 days off for good behavior in this life

[@kariboroff7392]

It’s interesting how often we are purified and refined in the fire of suffering during life. There may be nothing I’ve been so grateful for in my life as this, even though it has been harder than I thought I could bear at times. As an Episcopalian, I’m not committed to the idea of Purgatory, but it seems to make sense. Love Father Casey’s videos!

[@DanteColburn]

It also makes sense in the light of God's justice, as people with last minute conversions before their death would still be saved regardless of their heinous acts, although they would have to atone for their impurity before entering God's kingdom.

[@streamofconsciousness9621]

Well this would then be purgatory, where we currently reside, would it not. Edit, PS added: Thank you for your insight and pleasant tone and demeanor.

[@eugeniabernate2476]

Thank you Father for making us understand the concept

[@michaeldelvalle8104]

8:35 in the video: Where is Christ's sacrifice in this picture? It is Christ who justifies us and cleanses us from all sin and makes us acceptable to the Father. Yes, a change must take place before we enter His holy presence, but this is the work of God known as transformation, similar to what is described in 1 Thess.4:17. It is clear from this scripture that those caught up in the rapture go straight to Christ, with no pit stop in between.

[@peterlombard2292]

I am always surprised at Protestant opposition to the idea of purgatory. After all, who, even without mortal sin, believes they are absolutely perfect? Surely it follows that people would be cleansed before entering into His presence? Also, why would anyone assume that our chronological timeframe is equally applicable to God? It may be that purgatory is instant or it may be that it is prolonged. CS Lewis described hell as being like a prison locked from the inside. Surely, when the faithful stand before God, humility would demand that we only ever approach in a perfect state of grace and not as we are here on earth?

[@whoamI-xi3ln]

"After all, who, even without mortal sin, believes they are absolutely perfect?" No one should believe so, which is exactly why we call upon the name of Jesus, whose blood washed us white as snow. That's the whole point.. We don't get to heaven because of our own 'perfection' but because of Christ's and our devotion to him..

[@enixbluerain7213]

@@whoamI-xi3ln Jesus himself said about our own perfection: "You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect." Matthew 5:48 Not all Christians die in a state of heavenly perfection. But even after death, Jesus makes us perfect by the purification of the soul. Thus, the process of Purgatory.

[@whoamI-xi3ln]

@@enixbluerain7213 Right before this verse, Jesus gives some heavy commands on how we should love our neighbor, and more specifically, how we should especially do good for our enemies and bad people. He says that even the heathens do good to their friends and loved ones, so that's not a great deal. But loving those who don't love you, like God did (John 3:16 and another verse I can't remember right now) - that's huge. When we do that, we reflect God's love for us. We shouldn't be just 'good people' where we see it fit (like the heathens) but we should be fully good, like our Father is fully good. That's the context. Also: Hebrews 10:10-22 -> freed from sin once and for all after Jesus' sacrifice, so that we should have no guilt! Romans 8:1 "So there is NOW no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus"; also verse 30! But thanks for your comment, I also understand your POV, I guess it's a matter of perspective and I will consider yours! I think the Bible is obviously not very clear on what happens right after we die, so purgatory (or something like it) is worthwhile to consider definitely!

[@enixbluerain7213]

@@whoamI-xi3ln but seeing today's society of modern 'Christians' who only loves friends like the heathens do, and hate the enemies like the heathens do, a lot of people falls short of the perfect love that God commands us to do. A lot of modern Christians already died and did not even realize what they failed to do. That is why we need the purifying grace of Jesus. Hence the need of the purification process. Therefore, the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory. Otherwise, all these imperfect souls cannot enter heaven and will be cast into hell.

[@whoamI-xi3ln]

Also, I think the Wikipedia article on purgatory is quite telling as well on where it came from/ how the idea developed in the middle ages (and late antiquity). I don't know though if the English version gives the same ideas, I read it in German. I also know of a book by Jacques LeGoff about it but I haven't read it myself.

[@jerryjurczenko3404]

How you explain Christ words on the cross to one of the thieves- Today you will be with me in paradise. The word is today nat after Purgatory

[@TheVCRTimeMachine]

Jesus didn't even go to be with his father that day. He was resurrected 3 days later and said, "Touch me not, for I have not yet ascended to my father." I think he was telling the thief on the cross..."I'm telling you RIGHT NOW that you will be with me in paradise." But limbo or Purgatory or whatever you call it is definitely not a teaching found in the Bible

[@D0csavage1]

Luke 23:43 - When Jesus uses the word “paradise,” He did not mean heaven. Paradise, from the Hebrew “sheol,” meant the realm of the righteous dead. This was the place of the dead who were destined for heaven, but who were captive until the Lord’s resurrection. The English word "hell" is sometimes used for both the hell of the damned and Hades, the grave/Sheol/the netherworld which causes confusion. 43 He replied to him, "Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise." -- Note Jesus descended into _hell_ (paradise) according to Scriptures as did the criminal, so this place cannot be heaven for Jesus ascended into heaven forty days later 'alone'. Where was the criminal? PURGATORY! Luke 23:42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your ¹kingdom." Phil. 2:10 - every knee bends to Jesus, in heaven, on earth, and ¹“under the earth” which is the ¹realm of the righteous dead, or ¹purgatory. Jude 1:23 - the people who are saved are being snatched out of the fire. People are already saved if they are in heaven, and there is no possibility of salvation if they are in hell. These people are being led to heaven from purgatory. Luke 9:27 - Jesus says that there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the ¹“kingdom of God.” This kingdom refers to the ¹earthly kingdom of Christ, which Jesus established by His death and resurrection on earth. EPHESIANS 5:25 ". . . . as Christ also loved the ¹CHURCH, and delivered himself up for it. *¹The Catholic Church*

[@christianreyansus7219]

i believe paradise He talking about is Abraham's Bossom. a place where prophets and righteous ppl before the coming of Christ was held captive

[@giovannimartini6405]

But why should the thief go to Purgatory? We need to discard the traditional western theology of purgatory like a place to "pay". Benedict XVI was much nearer the Eastern concept of pain not as justice, but as a secondary effect of our glorification, that is, our sanctification being ended in contact with the burning holiness of God. If you were already receptive to his grace and striving for holiness, it will be easy and painless. If not, it will be painful and seem like forever. That's why enduring difficulties in life is a way to shorten our purgatory, not because we pay in advance (it's all already paid) but because living suffering in a godly way is an instrument for sanctification. The thief was a tortured man hanging from a cross and still defending an innocent, who accepts he deserve to endure a terrible execution until dying from asfixia with his legs broken in the evening. Not only is he far from rejecting the grace he just received, but he's accepting his suffering on earth. Glorification for him must have been like nothing. And even if it wasn't

[@pseudomino3]

@@TheVCRTimeMachine It’s found in 2 Maccabees, Chapter 12

[@CA6989_]

I’m Jewish In Judaism We have a type of purgatory

[@thecoolbrick9518]

You also reject christ

[@salachenkoforley7382]

The teachings of Purgatory originated from your Jewish tradition.

[@Monualdai]

used to be Jewish but now i just believe in the Bible period no religion

[@mauriciorv228]

@@Monualdai so u are protestant

[@Melora84]

At the risk of angering a few people, the idea of purgatory sounds like the Hell world of the Buddhist faith called Natalia. Souls/beings sent there are made to suffer, but the torture is meant to cleanse a person of the bad karma they’ve acquired in their past life. Afterwards they’ve the chance to be reborn and start over with a clean slate. The actual process can take anywhere from weeks to years depending on the severity of the sin. The only sins/bad karma that can’t be purged at as follows-intentional killing of one’s parents, the killing or wounding of a holy person, or creating a schism within the Buddhist community.

[@artvandelay6336]

Jesus never spoke of Purgatory. He spoke of the Kingdom and Hell. I’ll stick with what he spoke about. No saint has the authority of Christ. Just a made up, man made feel good doctrine.

[@nhuthan3802]

Hi there, I think that's a good point. But so many of the Apostles took part in writing the Scripture. Do you believe in what John, Paul, and Peter wrote? If so, can you explain your view on why you would not believe in the 2nd Maccabees and would John, Paul, and Peter? I'm not trying to pressure you, I am genuinely curious. I hope it came out that way.

[@Angelalex242]

It's called the lamb's wedding feast. Don't ya think he might want you to take a shower first before entering? Maybe throw your wedding garment in the washing machine?

[@Kristian-ql8zw]

Good point.

[@thepromo1485]

True. We all must wash our clothes for the wedding feast and the Bible supports this idea( Rev. 22:14) But it also states specifically that we "wash" our clothes with "the blood of the lamb" (Rev.7:14) I've found no evidence from the scriptures that we have to be "purified" in purgatory.

[@pappythehumble1138]

@@thepromo1485 I was just about to say that🤝

[@Isabella-tc7mm]

Purgatory is a slap in Christ’s face. Basically, the Roman Catholics are saying “yeah, what you did was cool, but it wasn’t enough. I must do more.” Jesus paid it all. If you are a child of God, your sins were bought and paid for. The jesus of the Roman Catholic Church is not the Jesus of scripture.

[@Air_lobo]

I strong agree. Especially, since In the book of Ephesians 2:5 “...By grace you have Been saved.”

[@TriciaRP]

Amen. They are full of idolatrous practices and liars. Eek. Yuck not SCRIPTURE

[@billsmith147]

Christ tells us that He completed the work that the Father asked Him to do on Earth in His 3-year ministry. (John 17:4-5) In Christ 3 -year ministry, He did talk about Hell, many times, but He never mentioned Purgatory once Do you think Christ made a mistake, or the Father did not want to share with His Children the fact that there is a real place called Purgatory Do you think that the Apostles made a serious lapse in judgment not telling humanity of the existence of Purgatory? Peter, John, Paul, Matthew, Mark, Luke, James, wrote Gospels or Epistles Letters and they never once hinted, alluded to, suggested, etc. about the existence of Purgatory. The fact of the matter is that the Catholic Church invented (created out of thin air, without any Scriptural support) Purgatory in 1264 AD, 12 hundred years after Christ death on the Cross. None of the Faithful could read then, or had any education to speak of, and no one had the ability to question the facts presented around the decision, because the clergy ruled with an iron hand, especially in Europe. This was a time when the Catholic Church was burning people, who disagreed with them at the stake. Purgatory is a man created Doctrine without Scriptural Support and it does not tie to the teachings of Christ. It is also quite apparent that the Catholic Church doesn't think that the death of Christ on the Cross was sufficient enough for the Salvation of Mankind. Jesus died to pay the penalty for all of our sins (Romans 5:8). Isaiah 53:5 declares, “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” Jesus suffered for our sins so that we could be delivered from suffering. To say that we must also suffer for our sins is to say that Jesus’ suffering was insufficient. To say that we must atone for our sins by cleansing in Purgatory is to deny the sufficiency of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus (1 John 2:2). The idea that those who are saved by grace through faith have to suffer for their sins after death is contrary to everything the Bible says about salvation. The Church thinks that the individual must complete works or do things to appease God in order to earn your way into Heaven. (I'm aware of James 2:14)

[@robertkiestov3734]

Looks like I'm not going to heaven then.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@Matthew Jones that it seems logical that no one is going to die sinless and so some degree of mercy and justice will need to be carried out on all of us before we can actually be with God. That is true no one dies without having any sins but those sins have been totally forgiven by Jesus and they are not attached to you. You die, you go to heaven there is no final cleanup as it is not needed at all.Everything that you can dream up as to why you think you are not clean enough for heaven has been addressed by Jesus on the cross where He nailed all of our trespasses.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@Matthew Jones Jesus paid the debt for all of our sins as it says in Coll 2:6 Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ. 9 For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; 11 and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the dead. 13 When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. So Jesus has done everything for you because we can do nothing on our own to clean up our lives. Roman 6:1,2 tells us it is important hoe we live our lives, just as Eph5: Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@Matthew Jones Although James is not written to gentile believers James 1:1 He does make an important statement that faith without works is dead. That does not make salvation a work event. But there has to be change in behavior to present yourself the Christ . Acts 2:38 repent and be baptized . So what does baptism represent ? It is the outward sign of the inward confession of Christ as to dying and rising in newness of life. Romans 6:1,2 tells us we are saved by Gods grace but that in no way gives us a right to sin. Eph 2:5-9 tells us that we are given the gift of salvation by God . God is not willing that any should perish but all might come to repentance. So at what point are you given the gift of salvation? 1 Cor 6:11 is after a whole slew of sinful actions and what happens to those that are in Christ is all past tense as it it already is manifested in your life. We look to our fellow man and we see a confession of Christ and yet their lives do not match their confession , then we look for scriptures to back up our beliefs that salvation is a long drawn out process, when those very scriptures tell us , it is past tense and done. Coll 2: 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head over every power and authority. 11 In him you were also circumcised with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh was put off when you were circumcised by Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through your faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, All past tense, as in done already not on the to do list. 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross. 15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@Matthew Jones I follow the scriptures not a mere mortal whether it be Luther in the 15th century or any pope in the church . There is only one church and Jesus never named it , a man did .

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

@Matthew Jones Scripture and the word of God is not open for silly games as that shows contempt for the Word of God.

[@vic38290]

For being not worthy to be in heaven, Purrgatory for me is a self-purifying process to make himself clean and worthy to be with the all perfect God and all His saints and angels. This doesn't come from God Himself but all from the soul of the person concern. Thank you Fr Casey.

[@willneverend777]

Oh you underestimate the love and Grace of Jesus. 😞

[@bookemchristy4706]

Why did the RC use Indulgences when it came to purgatory though?

[@longlivequono7119]

Idk but why you so beautiful?

[@ryan_conover]

They still do, they just have cracked down on the issue of “selling” them. (At times they were offered for alms given and sometimes, in all practicality, sold) They can still be obtained for penitential acts and such. I’m not making a statement for or against.

[@seth.remar.supreme]

Short answer - yes. Long answer also - yes. By adding to the original texts of the 1st century Roman Catholic just made Jesus's sacrifice "not enough". And for some reason dids became part of salvation but not the result of salvation.

[@maitisanw.j7453]

What we live today is the choice to live a life after death. Nothing can be purified after we die. Choice of living a pure life is now but not after death.

[@giovannimartini6405]

Do you believe in glorification?

[@maitisanw.j7453]

@@giovannimartini6405 glorification of what?

[@gerardvinet8448]

Either U are the most righteous person on this planet or U don't believe in Resurrection & Purification is attainable in forgiveness of sin !!!! Amen .

[@maitisanw.j7453]

@@gerardvinet8448 i believe in what i sow that i shall reap, i reap apple i will sow it someday, i can't believe in deception of purgatory. If i live a perfect life of forgiveness thru Christ here on earth i believe i shall reap eternal life. If purgatory is true Jesus dont need to come to this world to die for our sins. He would have stayed somewhere after ur death to make special way for u to heaven.

[@_eemjee_]

I am new to this channel and my questions are one by one being answered. Thanks for this! Now I know for sure that my Papa and other departed loved ones are in heaven. Keep praying for them.

[@julietnalumansi7617]

Your beloved ones might be in purgatory.

[@anthonyramos169]

I feel Purgatory was explained excellently in this video. Amazing job and God Bless.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Yes it was explained and if you read the scriptures you will find the explanation lacking credibility.

[@maitisanw.j7453]

After death comes judgement those who are bad to hell but those who are good to the resurrections of the saints. Purgatory is not Biblical but catholicism traditional logical faith.

[@ojie285]

Bible alone is not Biblical.

[@sunnyjohnson992]

Under the title ‘Purgatory,’ McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia says: “Buy whatever the views of some Church Fathers on the subject, as a doctrine it was UNKNOWN in the Christian Church for the first 600 years, and it does not appear to have been made an article of faith until the 10th century.”

[@O4ALL3390]

I am so grateful for your channel. I am not Catholic but I have learned so much and am so much more appreciative of Catholicism now. Your videos make KZbin a much better place my friend. As a Reformed Christian, salvific security is very important to me. I think of Martin Luther's (am I allowed to speak of him here? 😂) anguish that he describes when he was trying to live the Catholic way. He never quite felt secure that Jesus was going to accept him. Yet, even as someone who believes in eternal security, I still struggle like Luther did to believe that I will be with God in heaven at the end of the day. With that in mind, I think you make a great case that there is a lot of security in the theology of purgatory. I also agree that it's not as ridiculous as most Protestants make it seem. At least you guys have a sufficient explanation for the praying for the dead passages 😂. There is one thing that gives me pause though. I think the doctrine of mortal sin does a lot to prevent security in the Catholic system. The thing I enjoyed about your explanation of purgatory the most was when you explain that there is room for our imperfections in the Catholic system. But what happens when our "imperfections" are classified as mortal sin? From my understanding, unconfessed mortal sin throws everything out the window, right? Faith and trust in Jesus does not matter at that point. If I walk out of confession and commit a moral sin and die before my next confession, there is no purgatory for me right? Please correct me if I am wrong. I know this is one reason why Luther under Catholicism was such an anxious mess concerning his salvation. I recall one time he mentions that sometimes he'd be in confession multiple times a day due to this anxiety. Any and all thoughts are welcome.

[@larryluch8178]

Mortal sin has full knowledge and full consent and be of a serious nature. If you die before Confession but had the intention of confessing you are forgiven. It’s logical really. Jesus refers to Purgatory in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. The rich man is not in the hell of the damned but rather in Purgatory. 3 reasons. Firstly he addresses Abraham as Father, a term of respect. Secondly, he asks for the salvation of his brothers which no damned soul would do. Thirdly, he improves in charity from selfish prayer to selfless prayer. The parable of the 4 servants in Luke12 also outlines the judgement that awaits us. One servant is saved, one is lost and 2 are punished to varying degrees. Heaven, Hell and Purgatory. Blessings

[@herminiasantos9981]

Purgatory is a " gift". I am thankful for that.Thanks Fr. Casey.Take care and God bless you!

[@TriciaRP]

False ACCURSED DOCTRINE

[@roysoderlund3185]

The blood of Jesus is enough..no need for a so called purgatory.. that's one of the catholic church lies.. just read your Bible..on the cross Jesus said..it is finished.. the cross and the blood is enough..

[@tjlewis2462]

Also there was a Pope who said if you pay money you can have a slip of paper that forgives you of a particular sin, as long as you have this paper and you continue to commit that sin you are still forgiven.

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards and follow him alone then you will not be deceived. Doesn't mean once saved always saved though. Jesus said those who do not abide in him will be cut off in the book of John.

[@imperishablestars33]

I am pretty sure my grandfather was in Purgatory, and it's why my family and even those non-believers, experienced his presence in the house after he died. Many years later he appeared to my mother in a dream and told her to tell the family he was sorry for how he treated people. My mother cried for days about the dream. I wasn't aware of Purgatory, but as a young person I thought he came to tell my mother that after he had been spiritually cleansed, and now that makes a lot of sense. I think he spent a while fearing to move on so lingered as a ghost around...maybe Purgatory explains ghosts...people who do not want to face things, people are just lingering?

[@federicomilanesi999]

Fantastic! Thank you so much for this kind of videos! Keep on doing so! I pray for you and for your work :)

[@davesimbana9865]

Please keep on doing this videos, they are amazing and really it clarifies a lot of topics.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

yes keep showing the complete lack of proof by using scriptures out of context because Catholics are told that they can not have private interpretation even when no private interpretation is required. 1 Cor 3:15 sounds like purgatory where your sins are burnt away but the context starts in verse 11 and clearly shows you the subject at hand in verse 15 ,no private interpretation required.

[@reygonzalez753]

None of the disciples Mentions Purgatory, Paul says when we die we are absent from the body and present with the Lord, he doesn't say some go to be purified. Jesus says God is the God of the living not the dead, prayers for her dead are worthless because they're fate has already been established by their life and can not be changed.

[@hriata5384]

Have you read the apstalic creed... It says "he (jesus) shall come again to judge the living and the dead".....

[@reygonzalez753]

@@hriata5384 yes its also in the Bible but that does not change what Jesus said. Jesus never lied otherwise his works would have been in vain since he would have failed to keep the Law. Jesus says God is the God of the living meaning the living can fulfill what his plans are. The dead can do nothing.

[@hriata5384]

@@reygonzalez753 the dead can do nothing?..... When Jesus went to the mount of transfiguration.... There they saw two dead prophet moses and eliza .... Many Jewish records about the dead people also send by god to aid or help the living... Jesus have power over the living and the dead... Even dead could not defeat him... So he is indeed the god of the living and the dead...

[@reygonzalez753]

@@hriata5384 and what did they do . When I said the dead can do nothing I meant they can not do nothing on earth for God. Moses and eliza did nothing but speak with Jesus. Jesus said let the dead bury the dead. He didn't LITERALLY mean that the dead would bury the dead. There is NO ONE that is in Heaven or hell that can come to earth and do what God has given us authority to do.

[@hriata5384]

@@reygonzalez753 the passage where Jesus sayed let the dead bury the dead...here jusus ment..not to mourn too much for the dead.. Not that the dead can do nothing on earth for god....god still send the dead to inspire to confront and confront etc... Many Jewish records about this...

[@UrbanGardeningDIY]

The answer is YES!

[@emilypacheco2074]

I really like you’re editing with the graphics. Thank you for the great explanation of purgatory. It’s hard for me to show that it’s in the Bible. I pray for the souls of those that die on our highways and streets. Wherever there’s a cross (even the cemetery) I pray either a Hail Mary, Our Father, or Glory Be with Fatima prayer. It depends on which one comes to mind and sometimes more than one prayer. Our dead need our prayers and more often than not we forget them.

[@MG-qm8if]

There is no purgatory. Please read Jesus's own words in luke chapter 16 19 onwards.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Your prayers only influence the living not the dead . There is no purgatory for the dead and never was or will be . Read God's word for yourself.

[@seekeroftheway]

@@MG-qm8if That passage says that souls cannot go from hell to heaven, which no one is arguing here

[@ExMeroMotu9]

One can say this or that but my thing is this: Did Jesus ever mention anything about purgatory or anything vaugly pertaining to it? Nope haven't found it yet. I believe Jesus over any ma that has EVER walked the earth. Tell me who other best to believe than any other man that the actual SON OF GOD. Thank you my work here is done. Peace be with you all.

[@nosuchthing8]

Has anyone considered that with covid raging we might already be in some kind of purgatory

[@captainkirk7676]

BINGO! and we are under REVELATIONS

[@nosuchthing8]

@@captainkirk7676 fascinating captain 😁

[@jayjaygeez]

As a Protestant, I always had trouble understanding how Catholics could come to the conclusion that Purgatory exists. I understand the logic of a place like it existing, but I just didn’t see how they found it in Scripture - then he mentioned Maccabees. So this debate hinges on the validity of the Apocryphal books then. It’s interesting that the Catholic Church accepted them as part of the OT when even the Jews as a whole didn’t. Don’t really know what to make of it, honestly. Fascinating stuff, though.

[@kerriedavidson5598]

Read you bible, the truth is in it. Do not be fooled by this false doctrine.

[@S0l1DShark]

This has always made sense to me. Heaven is so pure you can’t just walk in off the street. Purgatory is the first taste of heaven where you probably understand how unready you are.

[@altheasherieel3724]

This message just bought me to tears as a Afro-Caribbean person. Thank you for this example & clarity. I am looking into the teachings of the Catholic church. I was raised Southern Baptist but left the church over a decade ago. I was introduced to parying the rosary thru a book. About 2 weeks ago & I am seeing the love & grace of Mother Mary. I am grateful & thankful much peace to all who read this. 💛💜💙

[@oolooo]

Well , due to your video , I went on another reflective Crusade about Salvation Theology and my Love for God and desire to achieve His Divine Plan .Thanks a lot , Frater Casey ! .As if my night was not stressful enough .

[@pennsylvaniapatriot22]

Good and informative video. You should have also mentioned Dante Alighieri’s vision of Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradise which he wrote about in “The Divine Comedy.”