Nov 02 - Homily: Purgatory can be Avoided

Fr. Elias reads from the writings of the saints to show that, although it truly is possible to avoid purgatory altogether and go straight to heaven, few manage to do so. One of the best ways to avoid it is to trust in the mercy of God.
Ave Maria!
Mass: All Souls - Solemnity - Form: OF
Readings:
1st: wis 3:1-9
Resp: psa 25:6, 7, 17-18, 20-21
2nd: rom 8:31-35, 37-39
Gsp: mat 25:31-46
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[@thomasj.fulnecky4547]

I TRULY WANT TO GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN THIS HAS BEEN MY THINKING FOR A LONG TIME TRULY I WANT TO GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN AMEN THANK YOU JESUS MARY FATHER IN HEAVEN AMEN 🙏

[@celynealuoch2129]

Mother Mary pray for us so that we may fear to sin so that we may avoid purgatory

[@lorrainebrown7099]

Jesus I trust in You!

[@reubenkeyz5131]

I am gonna be honest...I was born Catholic but have been away from God for most of my life but had a “calling” after my beloved mother’s death. By the grace of God, He awakened me and I realized that I was a horrible person. Oh, the sins I have committed! It hurts me so deeply that I offended my Creator, and I have not truly loved and been charitable to my fellow brothers and sisters(people in my life and strangers that I’ve encountered). I love God more now and am striving(maybe not as radical as He would like) to be mend my ways. But....it is really hard for me to overcome certain sins of impurity now and sometimes I would just deliberately do it as if I was not in control. Afterwards, I would feel soooo awful and guilty. I pray God would help me rid of my demons because I am tired of disappointing Him. I know guilt is not from God. I definitely feel the devils are working overtime to make sure that I stumble. I keep getting up though, but I’m worried that God might have given up on me. I know I should not say this of Him...but I would be lying and that’s another sin. If I deserve purgatory(assuming I manage to avoid Hell), then it’s for the best if He wills it but nothing would make me happier than to go straight to Heaven!! It is what is on my mind now. It is the only real treasure that I would ever have. Also, I think of Jesus all the time but I am still scared. Am I being a hypocrite? I hate sin but sin “loves” me. My only misery in this physical life is that I cannot be perfect like our Lord. I don’t even care about earthly gains as I used to. Please pray for me. Pray that I feel the joy, hope and trust that comes with loving God. God bless everyone and I love you.

[@augustinekanyi]

Dear Donnie don't despair. Ultimately, God loves you evident from you having become aware of your sins. I presume your mom prayed for you dearly. All I would advice is to take up the practice praying the rosary everyday. You know the devil hates our Lady and the rosary is a powerful weapon against the demons. Try it out even if for one month and post the progress. One thing, it might be difficult starting so search for a youtube video, spotify audio...etc of the rosary being said and follow along. I will pray for you. Glory be to God.

[@a.r.4093]

I know I'm late, but I cannot recommend enough praying the Holy Rosary--It's completely transformed my life for the better, by the grace of God and intercession of Mother Mary. If you can, say all 4 mysteries a day. If not, then say 3 (Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious) mysteries a day. If you can't say 3, then try to say at least one mystery a day! Also, I suggest attending confession regularly, going to Eucharistic adoration to get that intimate time with Jesus, reading the Bible, and doing more research into mortal sins (and trying your hardest to avoid them!) etc. I've learned that the more time you spend with God, the more your relationship with Him grows and flourishes.

[@francesjohn2625]

James, thank you for this. I must do as you say. Pray.

[@vikingsspin3927]

Check out the Kings Men website. Pray the rosary daily. Join Knights of Columbus

[@topaz1456]

Welcome back! I spent the good part of my 60 plus years being, let's say, not the nicest person. I hurt so many people. Making a long story short, I changed. I went to confession and knew God forgave me. I could not forgive myself. I felt ashamed and embarrassed. I could not let it go. Praying one morning, I heard in my head, "My dying on the cross was not good enough?"

[@nyccatholic2765]

Thank you Father Elias, "TRUST IN GOD'S MERCY"!!! Wow!! This is so vital.... I didn't know that there was an option for us to bypass Pergatory! God's Love is beyond unfathomable! The Saints have so much to teach us!!! JESUS TAKE MY WILL & MAKE IT YOURS. Praised be Jesus and Mary forever, amen.

[@marce7718]

Amen! Very powerful. I love you Jesus! I trust in you Jesus! I want to go to heaven! Lord have mercy on our souls.

[@TheCarlinCoop]

Jesus help me to not fear purgatory but to accept it for the sake of my sins! I love you Lord and please forgive me! Amen

[@starbuono825]

Jesus help you not to fear purgatory !! Didn't you listen to the Little Flower ??? YOU DONT HAVE TO GO THERE !!!!

[@paradishsmarak4040]

We can ask Jesus to give purgatory here on earth so that when we die we can straight go to heaven...also recieve communion in holiness in Feast of Divine Mercy...I think all these are in St.Faustinas dairy.

[@patkelly6349]

@@starbuono825 I don’t want to go to purgatory

[@starbuono825]

@@patkelly6349 LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO AGAIN ! TRY YOUR BEST TO DO RIGHT, KEEP IN THE STATE OF GRACE , SAY YOUR ROSARY , GO TO CONFESSION AND COMMUNION AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN, WEAR THE SCAPULAR KEEP AWAY FROM THE CORRUPT THROW YOUR TV OUT !!! AND SURRENDER YOUR TRUST TO GOD ! IF THE LITTLE FLOWER SAYS THAT WE CAN GO STRAIGHT TO HEAVEN IF WE TRUST IN GOD. WE ALL WOULD BE VERY VERY FOOLISH NOT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE AND FOLLOW THE LITTLE FLOWER'S ADVISE !!!

[@patkelly6349]

@@starbuono825 thank you star but sometimes we are not all as strong as others but will do my best

[@lermapabillan8587]

I believe God's boundless love and mercy. May God reminds and teach me to follow his way.

[@irmam2736]

St. Therese pray for us 🌹⚘⚘❤❤🙏🙏

[@linakoh4206]

Thank Father Elias ! Beautiful Homily and explanation.. God blessings from afar, to guide and keep you safe 🕊

[@robertgillis6245]

There is a prayer if said everyday, will lessen your time in Purgatory, if not eliminate it completely . The prayer is “ Prayer of Reparations to Avoid Purgatory.” There is another prayer that Jesus gave to Saint Gertrude and he told her that every time it is said a 1,000 souls are released from Purgatory. “ O’ Merciful Lord, I offer thee the most precious blood of thy Divine Son Jesus Christ, in union with all the Masses said today throughout the world, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for the sins of the world, for the sins of the Universal Church, for the sins of everyone in my family as well as in my household, Amen.”

[@topmxpach8484]

So important to avid Sin. Weekly confession. And pray in community at the Church the Rosary 📿 to grant indulgence of our sins. Love God and every one to be pure of heart and Trust in Jesus Mercy to go straight to heaven. Jesus I Trust in You

[@joeytavez7055]

You have to do more than that. The times are here where Christians will be heavily persecuted and even executed for the faith. Only he who perseveres till the end will be saved.

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

I miss Mother Angelica. May she Rest In Peace.

[@Angelina6518]

Kathryn Bellerose Me too! May the souls of the faithful departed Rest In Peace ! Amen! Praise be Jesus Christ! Now and Forever!

[@genevievebarcenasmatahumramile]

Thank you father. Believe, Trust & Surrender to God.

[@happy1831]

🌹🌹🌹 Father, a beautiful Homily. I will do my best to aim high. 🎶 How special, my patron saint, Saint Therese. 🙏🏼🕊❤️🕯

[@Paul-ml4fk]

Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Saint Joseph, Saint Therese of The Child Jesus, Our Patron Saints and Guardian Angels, Pray for us. Amen

[@jeffyoung60]

Saint Terez gives us hope and joy rather than the dread of Heaven. Have a spiritual relationship with God and trust in His Compassion and Mercy if you are righteous.

[@violetrodrigues1315]

I see Jesus on the cross is lit up and so bright behind Fr. Thank you Jesus.

[@antz6130]

Amen 🙏🏼 Father Jesus Christ thank you for your mercy on my soul. Jesus I trust in you please spare me from hell and purgatory. Please remember in paradise Father God Pray for me Saint Terse May all of the poor souls of purgatory make it to Heaven soon Blessed Mother of Jesus please pray for me I love you and I pray for our pope priests archbishops and most holy Catholic Church

[@MrGoblin60]

What a pity that more priests don't preach on the topic of Purgatory. It's been all but forgotten by the modernists. Thank you Father.

[@teenherofilms]

Purgatory was an invention of the Catholic church

[@starbuono3333]

@@teenherofilms How I wish that was true ! But you dont believe ? Do not worry you will believe when you get there , I hope you are not there too long !!!

[@SATMathReview1234]

@@teenherofilms For other foundation no man can lay, but that which is laid; which is Christ Jesus. [12] Now if any man build upon this foundation, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble: [13] Every man's work shall be manifest; for the day of the Lord shall declare it, because it shall be revealed in fire; and the fire shall try every man's work, of what sort it is. [14] If any man's work abide, which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.[15] If any man's work burn, he shall suffer loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as by fire (1 Corinthians 3:15 douy rheims) Purgatory is biblical, the Catholic Church is body and bride of Christ on Earth, membership in her is necessary for salvation. Viva Christo Rey

[@teenherofilms]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Well George maybe you believe in the Easter Bunny as well

[@teenherofilms]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Purgatory is an invention of the Catholic church

[@littlebugwest]

How much I love the Triune God! I am 66 and never thought as Father expressed; trust in Heaven and Purgatory is a waste of time! I started Elem. School in 1959 so at St. Mary's Parochial School I received the Baltimore Catechism. The Catechism then - question 1. Q- Who made me? A. God made me. Why did God make me? A.-God made me to know Him, love Him and to serve Him on Earth as I do in Heaven. With 50 children in each room we learned everything by rote. Religion especially. Hell was very real to us! And everyday from babyhood on you 'offered it up.' I still do. I was fortunate to be with my mother and mother -in-law as they lay dying 91 and 83 respectively. No fear, but a calm happy expecting heaven. I recited rosaries but also many Divine Mercies. I do hope I follow their good examples. St. Therese of the Little Child was a hugely popular Saint. She stayed a trusting loving child to Jesus. She even would tease Him.(He probably did not get this 'treatment ' often from other saints.) What a wonderful homily Father gave! I also am a secular order Franciscan --OFS. I am grateful to have listened to it now and thankful for EWTN for being and for those posting it! Yes, Jesus I trust in You!

[@lcringo3498]

"Trust in Heaven is a waste of time "?? Really,"Princess Tiger Lily? Do you think Jesus would agree with you? I await your reply....🤨🤨🤨

[@m.u.g.9526]

L C Ringo You did not read her comment properly/carefully. She was expressing her TRUST (in getting to) Heaven and saying Purgatory is a waste of time. Not the other way around. Don't be so quick to judge. I was profoundly edifed by Princess Tiger's comment. God bless! ~Viva Cristo Rey~

[@GustAdlph]

Dear Princess, I grew up with the Baltimore Catechism and can still recite the questions and answers too. We were taught about purgatory and I recited the "Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them" prayer often. When I asked priests how long do you stay in purgatory for this or that sin, they didn't know. My mother died in 2010 and is she still in purgatory? Jesus paid our sin debt in full. Since He is God incarnate, one drop of His blood is worth infinitely more than a million years in purgatory. Trusting Him gets you straight to heaven.

[@patriciadelany6699]

Thank you, Father.

[@dancercarla1976]

When I reflect about Purgatory, I realize the greatness of the mercy of God, how He exhausts every resource for the salvation of souls,; and Purgatory is one of the many proofs of this. Can you imagine if there was only a heaven and a hell? So thank God that there is Purgatory. I also agree with St Therese on trusting the mercy of God and how He can make it to where sin doesn’t persist in us and how He can take us straight to Heaven at rhe correct time in our lives, if we choose to cling to Him with all of our hearts and minds. For this we must be like unleavened bread, but If we willingly continue to choose to persist in sin, and don’t hand it all over to God, but we keep a small portion of it to ourselves, even if it’s the size of a yeast grain. Sin could take off like yeast, where we could no longer be unleavened bread anymore, because we choose to hold on to sin. This could easily buy us a sit in Purgatory.

[@RYN-tf3zq]

Thank you very much father for this homily. God be with us always.

[@besourozorah]

Thank you so much for this!*****God Bless us all!***

[@mariallave2888]

Jesus Divine Mercy, I completely trust in You. Amen

[@scottschiel1062]

God is our Father and his divine Mercy is so powerful , please trust in the Lord and conform your life to God's perfect and holy will! Not easy but we must try. God is outside of time and Space so God can do anything and for those who love him all things are possible. Thank him , Love him , Adore him , Glorify him, be like a child again , innocent and kind.

[@michaelorsini9695]

I hear so many Catholics saying they're aiming for Purgatory but as St Kolbe said we need to aim higher because we may just as easily wind up in Hell with such a paltry goal. We need to be aiming to do God's will at all times...well...God doesn't want us to go to Purgatory either, not just Hell. We also need to be going to Confession regularly, even for venial sins and daily Mass if at all possible. I pray 6 Rosaries a day and also the Chaplet of Divine Mercy with a church group after Mass. I told my wife God is allowing us to do our Purgatory here on earth by way of my son' Sean's death from Depression in 2018. It's far better to do our Purgatory on earth than in the hereafter.

[@domengderigay1661]

The Best reminder of Soul . . .thank you father for this amazing words of Salvation....🙏

[@AH-vw9nq]

That is how i plan on going DIRECT to heaven ....by TOTAL dependence on GOD's Mercy & Goodness & Love. St. Theresa the Little Flower interceed for me.

[@starbuono825]

Now that I know about this way of escaping purgatory , ME TOO ! Although when I mentioned this to others they seem not to take it seriously , like they don't believe ! Well ,I believe so it looks like we WILL reach heaven bc WE BELIEVE. doesn't it ?! With the Little Flower interceding for us , WE CANT GO WRONG can we ? See you in heaven ! 👍❤

[@joeytavez7055]

@@starbuono825 LOL this is feel good theology. 98% of Christians who die in gods grace will go to purgatory. Stop acting like purgatory is a bad thing.

[@starbuono825]

@@joeytavez7055 I will answer you with what the little flower answered the nun who like you, did not believe : " Y ou do not have enough trust ,you have too much fear before the good God , I can assure you that He is grieved over this , you should not fear Purgatory bc of the suffering there but. Should instead ask that you not deserve to go there in order to please God. WHO SO RELUCTANTLY IMPOSES THIS PUNISHMENT , as soon as you try to please Him in everything and have an unshakable trust He PURIFIES YOU EVERY MOMENT IN HIS LOVE AND HE LETS NO SIN REMAIN AND YOU CAN BE SURE THAT YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO GO TO PURGATORY " She even said that we would offend God if WE DIDN'T TRUST ENOUGH that we would GET TO HEAVEN RIGHT AFTER DYING ! You say that Purgatory is not a bad thing and this is true bc when you are there you know that you are saved and will get to Heaven one day BUT it is also and at the same time NOT A PLEASANT PLACE people suffer there TREMENDOUSLY and are IMPLORING FOR OUR HELP TO GET OUT !! Some people will be there for hundreds of years! Some until end times ! How long will YOU be there ? Oh no ! not me ! If I go there I will be there hundreds of years ! So I prefer to take the little Flowers advise ! But we'll , No one is forced to believe and If you want to spend. your time there well then that's what you will get ! I'm sorry you don't believe ! But don't worry ! I will pray and visit you to console you ! Sacred Heart of Jesus, I TRUST IN THEE !

[@thomasj.fulnecky4547]

Ave Maria Thanks I believe in this Homily God Bless You Fr. Elias See you in Heaven.

[@marycallahan1224]

God Bless you .pray for the souls In Purgatory!

[@kevin-gf5uz]

Thank you.

[@chris869100]

Thank you very much for this, much needed advice

[@hollyvondross9635]

Thanks be to God for this!

[@rosalinegurung6283]

Thank you Father 🙏

[@miriamrosa8211]

In the name of jesus thank you for the good prayers jesus and I choose for for all in the name of jesus thanks respected of bibles verses of scriptures of blessings to all thanks

[@barbaraaspengen9810]

Thank you Father

[@stephendauncey1626]

Jesus, I trust in you. With Mary. Thank you Father.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Stephen Dauncey 8 months ago Jesus, I trust in you. With Mary. Not with Mary as she can do absolutely nothing for you. Thank you Father. for your son who died on the cross for ALL of my sins , washing me clean , and seating me with Jesus in heaven. Eph 2:1-10

[@allanramusiewicz996]

Bruce W McLaughlin God The Father Who is In His Son and The Son is In The Father Sent The Blessed Mother Who was Crowned Queen of Heaven and Has Appeared Here on Earth Many Times Has Always Said the Same Message Every Time “Pray the Rosary Every Day.” Mary IS The Queen of The Rosary as Well. I Will Include You in My Prayers for The Blessed Mother Sits at the Right Hand of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ HER Son.

[@paweltrawicki2200]

Thank you Father.

[@momthree789]

Jesus, I Trust in You! :)

[@allanramusiewicz996]

momthree789 Jezu Ufam Tobie

[@ipso-kk3ft]

Jezu Ufam Tobie!

[@atombomb31458]

very profound..Thank you Father

[@cehson]

Beautifull homily. Thank you very much ! God bless !

[@marymaher4036]

To make "an Act of Love ".Ave Maria and Amen.🙏

[@kevinyono4548]

I recommend that you read about indulgences. You can get a plenary indulgence that can wipe out all temporal punishment. A plenary indulgence remits sins through the merits of Jesus on the cross and the merits of the saints. The Church offers a plenary indulgence for many different things and partial indulgence you just have to make the intention to gain the plenary indulgence before you say the prayers. For example one rosary is granted a plenary indulgence when said in Church or with family look up the rest of the examples in the official manual for indulgences. you have to satisfy the necessary conditions you have to receive the Holy Eucharist, confession, pray for the Holy Father and his intentions, and be detached from attachment to all sin even venial sin. Even if all these conditions are not met you still receive a partial indulgence this can eliminate a great deal of your purgatory if not all of it depending on whether your attached with the affection for sin. You can offer indulgences for yourself or a deceased loved one. Indulgences are given because it's a humble way on not relying on yourself but on asking for the merits that Jesus Christ won on the cross and the merits of the Saints. Look into indulgence there very important and hardly ever preached about.

[@buckan8r999]

Kevin Yono Yes! folks should seek out the official book on indulgences called the Raccalta. Paperback on Amazon for $21.95. a reprint of the 1957 version.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

Kevin , I recommend that you repent and ask god for forgiveness of sin, and just one of those sins is leading people away from the gospel of Christ. There is no purgatory and there is no need of purgatory when Jesus died for ALL of your sins .

[@m.u.g.9526]

Kevin Yono Thank you, Kevin! I'm grateful you posted your comment. God bless you and yours. ~Viva Cristo Rey~

[@m.u.g.9526]

Buck Haberthy Thank you for the book title. I will certainly look for it. Blessings to you and yours! ~Viva Cristo Rey~

[@chefEmersonWilliams]

@@brucewmclaughlin9072 Ditto to you, except purgatory is real. Read Mario Romero's book explaining on where to find this in the Bible, "Unabridged Christianity." Best to you. Jude 1:2.

[@kathrynbellerose3925]

Thank you Father. A worthy devotion.

[@m.u.g.9526]

Blessed be God and His Holy Name! Thank you for posting this beautiful homily and thank you for your priesthood, Fr. Elias. Jesus, I trust in You!💗 ~Viva Cristo Rey~

[@starbuono825]

@@fredrickborresen2037 That's exactly why I trust in Jesus and what the Little Flower says here ! A s UNWORTHY AS I MAY BE I WILL NOT GO TO HELL OR PURGATORY !!! IM GOING TO HEAVEN !!!! EVERYONE WHO HAS HEARD THIS SHOULD FOLLOW ALONG !!!!

[@Vietnguyen-cd2ef]

Thank father

[@reg8297]

Am alive suffering from all my parent did to me thru abuse feel ill never get over how grief stricken I feel also terrified thinking of having to burn in purgatory when I did for my own sins

[@franciscanfriars]

Trust in Christ's mercy is all any of us can do. God bless you.

[@a.r.4093]

I too dealt with abuse from my Father growing up--it's definitely tough to deal with. BUT you need to understand that God is an all-loving, all-merciful Father who loves you beyond comprehension. Just try to get better every day, one day at a time. Attend confession regularly, pray powerful prayers like the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet every day, attend Eucharistic adoration to have that intimate time in front of Jesus, learn more about what venial/mortal sins are and try to turn away from all of them as best you can, try to read the Bible often etc...I believe in you. Trust me when I say this, the more you dedicate time towards God and put forth a genuine effort to turn away from your sins, the more confident you will feel in your relationship with Him.

[@suzanasaloma7356]

"Uzdam se, moj Gospodine, u tvoju neizmjernu dobrotu: učini da ti, zadovoljivši ti i svidjevši ti se u svemu, otvorim svoje srce da bude raspoloženo svakoj tvojoj želji kako bi ga ti, ulazeći duhovno u njega, utješio i ojačao protiv neprijatelja koji nastoje udaljiti ga od tebe. Tako neka bude učinjeno sve ono što je dobro u tvojim očima. Stvoritelju i Otkupitelju moj, neka tvoja volja bude sada i uvijeke moja hrana i moja potpora. Ovu te milost samo molim, Ljubavi slatka: da moja duša, pročišćena i oslobođena od svake stvari koja se tebi ne sviđa, bude uvijek urešena svetim krepostima i bude uvijek spremna na tvoj dolazak i koliko ti se svidi da sa mnom raspolažeš." __________ (Iz knjige "Put Prosvjetljenja" - p. Miljenko Sušac)

[@geneschreiner8267]

Too often at a funeral of a Catholic the priest canonizes the deceased person. What a disservice. The family and friends go home thinking the dead person is in heaven when they could very well be in purgatory. Please assume your family love one is in purgatory and pray for them, have masses said for them and suffer for them. If they are already in heave ask our Blessed Mother to redirect your pray, mass, or suffering to another soul that no one is praying for and in stuck in purgatory.

[@m.u.g.9526]

Gene Schreiner I completely agree! I think of all the people I know who live a life of sin (and some who don't even believe in God), but are absolutely positive they are going straight to heaven when they die. It's utterly heartbreaking! I try to pray for the Holy souls in Purgatory everyday and have a special devotions to the forgotten souls that don't have anyone to say a prayer for them. This is where Our Blessed Mother comes in to redirect our prayers to the souls that need them the most. Thank you for your beautiful comment. I was very edified. God bless you and yours! ~Viva Cristo Rey~

[@vickisawarin2233]

@@m.u.g.9526 The ones who do not go to Purgatory are those who had their Last Rites or have had the Sacraments of Confession & the Eucharist, just before they died, & had not sinned. "Nothing unclean shall enter Heaven. Jesus also said, "Unless you eat My Body & drink My Blood, you shall not enter the Kingdom of God`. Therefore, you also need to be Catholic.

[@scottschiel1062]

I have never heard a Priest canonize anyone at a funeral , simply because they can not? Very confused. What I do hear them say is this: we HOPE this person died in Christ's Friendship ! Much Love peace be with you.

[@martinvandenhoven8252]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Trust in Christ's righteous and not our own, others or the church and you will spend no time in Purgatory and feel a great peace while on this earth.

[@martinvandenhoven8252]

@@GeorgePenton-np9rh Absolutely!!! We ALL will still be sinners when we die BUT because of what Christ did and trusting in Him we will be declared righteous before God. What a blessing to know this! I would encourage you to read and study your Bible.

[@jamesmondok8635]

Avoid Purgatory??? Simply accept totally the LOVE of Jesus Christ and pass it on...God bless you all...Fr.James

[@austinjoseph212002]

Thank You Rev Father , The Most Beautiful Message I heard

[@therighteousrighthand]

We indeed do not understand how much God loves us. Jesus said He is going to prepare a place for us. Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. A branch does nothing but bear fruits. So let us bear fruits for our Father here on earth and not worry about purgatory. Jesus has purified us of our sins, paid the price of our sins. That is the justice of God. Now we experience the LOVE of God and we are confident of being with Jesus upon our death.

[@joyceayesiga8105]

Lord I love and trust in you

[@Paul-ml4fk]

Increase my trust in You Jesus

[@Jc-wz4uj]

Father I TRUST IN YOU.

[@wacsiiccasulla7112]

AMEN

[@annafranc8081]

I believe it thank you 💚💚💚

[@tatesc4252]

Amen .

[@maryhowsrd3381]

Jesus I want to go straight to heaven. You say trust more now I know better I offer my useless suffering now , purgatory waste of time st Therese 15 seconds in purgatory worse then 15 years suffering on earth ..good explanation thank you I will trust God allows my unbearable suffering try stop complaining to myself. Trust God more now

[@colinmccarthy7921]

I am a Roman Catholic.In the Holy Bible it mentions about Purification,the Cleansing of the Soul.This is believed in the Doctrine and Theology of the Roman Catholic Church. The Church calls this Purification,as Purgatory,a place where the Souls of the Departed are cleansed before they go to Heaven.I believe in what is said in the Holy Bible. Our Lord Jesus will return in Glory and Power to Judge the Living and Dead and not before then.Jesus will decide who goes to Heaven and who goes to Hell.To me,Our Lord Jesus must at the same time decide who needs Purification of their Holy Souls before he allows them to enter Heaven.The church’s teaching is that the Souls go for Purification in Purgatory.As I said Our Lord Jesus will Return in Glory and Power to Judge the Living and the Dead ,and not before then. Therefore when Our Lord Jesus returns, he decides who goes to Heaven,who goes to Hell,and also who needs their Holy Souls to be Purified.(This is when Judgement is made by Our Lord Jesus Christ). We must have Faith,Hope,Love and Trust in Our Lord Jesus. Jesus loves us and cares for us.He is the Way,the Truth and the Life.He has shown us the Way to Heaven.We are all Sinners and Our Lord Jesus knows this.We are not Perfect. Our Lord Jesus will Judge us through his Most Sacred Heart .

[@cesarromero-uz1fl]

Thank you father for the information.

[@elysehenault6685]

Amen

[@starbuono825]

52 people, along with those who do not trust in Jesus, will spend time in purgatory !

[@suzetteowen513]

Amen 🙏

[@doloresnolan5949]

Hi Paul love you

[@EricA-xd9fn]

A very slippery slope into a sin of Presumption. Focus on today, and let your tomorrows be God's concern.

[@franciscanfriars]

????!

[@EricA-xd9fn]

@@franciscanfriars Which is the greater peril? Fear of God's Justice or Presumption in His Mercy?

[@stephen5804]

Thank You for all you do. GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU WELL. Please advise me on how to have GOD answer my prayers. I am grieving on how poor and bad America is right now. God please answer the crys of your children.

[@joen.8364]

TRUST Jesus.

[@neollalobo]

Inspite of some prayers some men cannot be trusted. Remember if the devil flees it will come back with 7 more demons... Unless you are mother Teresa or st Terese or some other saint who is willing to undergo suffering. But yes better to live a devout life. And if suffering comes your way accept it.

[@winterknight3250]

Do non Catholic go to Pergatory or is it just a end of the world party for you ?

[@thekingslady1]

Seems like St. Therese of The Child Jesus was up to something, ey??🤔 Little Flower, I am with you on this one!!😊 Trust God The Father's Love.....Trust in His Goodness for Heaven and that trust in His Love will purify you, sanctify you and cause you to enjoy Him (hence Heaven) more. Remember Purgatory is about Sanctification toward The Joys of Heaven. Yes, you do not need Purgatory if you simply trust that God loves you enough to want you in Heaven STAT.

[@tmach5565]

Our Lord and Savior made no mention about a “purifying fire” requirement prior to Heavenly entrance. If there was, he would have told St. Dismas about that detour on the way to Paradise.

[@fathereliasmary7370]

That is because St. Dismas suffering on the cross did his purgatory on the cross. You will either be purified in this life through accepting your crosses and suffering or in purgatory. Our Lord's words to St Dismas are not a denial of the existence of purgatory.

[@jeffyoung60]

The fact that the Roman Catholic Church canonized Saint Terez instead of denouncing her as a heretic tells us that her visions and revelations were worthy of belief. Saint Terez gives us hope instead of the dread of Purgatory.

[@mib6611]

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.

[@ch.5884]

But doesnt God have ability to purify as he wills...please do not put limits on the love and power of God

[@mib6611]

Yes we can be purified here on earth. Purgatory is purification after when we die, ie sins we have confessed but have not made clean. No one can enter into heaven unless you are cleaned. If you reached Purgatory when you die it is a good thing that means you are guaranteed eternal salvation, but must undergo purification. Using the sacraments of the catholic church can shorten ones stay in purgatory. The saints and holy people have proven this.

[@optimisteprime8261]

Some sins create debts. None can enter in heaven with his/her debt.

[@lcringo3498]

Since Jesus the Christ is the one who does the cleansing; what is your point, Michelle?? 🤨🤨🤨

[@joeharvey5556]

@@lcringo3498 jesus blood saves u cleans u in purgatory ...

[@martinvandenhoven8252]

Did the thief on the cross avoid Purgatory?

[@philippaclarke3735]

Jesus said to the 'good thief', "This day you will be with me in paradise."

[@alexchavez4951]

Yes, he confessed his sins to Jesus in person and ask forgiveness when he said “ Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom “ because He received that authority to forgive sins from the Father and Jesus gave that authority to his apostles in john 20:21 to do the same! That’s why we believe we must confess our sins to them! Because they have Jesus authority to forgive sins!

[@allanlindsay8369]

Hello and greetings, what do you think? Peace.

[@flyswatter6470]

no, both he an Jesus "descended into hell" for 3 days

[@Nolongeraslave]

@@alexchavez4951 Did you think about your answer and how contradictory it is?

[@kjames5290]

Is purgatory biblical?

[@buckan8r999]

sofb dodd Yes. 2 Maccabees 12:46 Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA) 46 It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins.

[@yahslionessarisingwatchman2381]

Yes,Matt 5:26 and Book of Macabee's

[@geneschreiner8267]

It is a stretch to find purgatory in the scriptures, but the Catholic Church teaching there is a purgatory. So a believing Catholic should believe in purgatory even if it is not in the scriptures.

[@yahslionessarisingwatchman2381]

@@geneschreiner8267 It is in the Catholic Bible not Protestant ,Catholic Bible has 73 books and the original 16ll KJV had those same books but removed them /Martin Luther did it. Some Christians better hope the Catholics dot this dogma right because OSAS=Once Saved always saved is a lie from hell and just because you said alittle prayer ,got dunked in water and live your life like a backslidden sinner everyday when church isn;t in session does not mean you have a ticket into heaven.Heaven has a very "narrow" vetting format.

[@michaelmallal9101]

I want brown scapulars.

[@johnszatkiewicz677]

CFO

[@junglistmilitiaclover]

Purgatory=earth

[@paulglennie7559]

I THOUGHT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN WAS THAT SATAN WANTS REVENGE FOR WRONG DOING AND HE DETESTS GOD BECAUSE GOD HAS COMPASSION FOR SINNERS AND FORGIVES THEM. BY THE LOOK OF IT, BETTER FOR YOU AND I IF WE HAD NEVER BEEN BORN!

[@franciscanfriars]

First all people that go to purgatory will go to heaven and be there infinitely longer than they were in purgatory so it is infinitely good to be born. Hell and purgatory is god's justice and the nature of sin which is a rejection of God so hell is more of a respect of the person's choice. Sin is the choice to reject God and God will respect that choice. But, yes, being without God is worse than most people realize. see more at www.catholic.com/video/ready-reasons-will-god-send-you-to-hell

[@henryweaver667]

Wow, 42 heathens.

[@starbuono825]

52 now ! I'm NOT going to purgatory ! I TRUST IN JESUS !!!

[@SylvesterPeter-sf3fy]

PURGATORY SOULS CAN'T BEND THEIR KNEE TO JESUS IN HELL. THE UNDERWORLD IS PURGATORY, THE WAITING ROOM TO HEAVEN. PHILIPPIANS 2:9-11 9 And for this God raised him high, and gave him the name which is above all other names; 10 so that all beings in the heavens, on earth, and in the underworld, should bend the knee at the name of Jesus 11 and that every tongue should acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Praying for the dead: 2 Maccabees 12:43-46  Chastisement of the worthy dead: Wisdom 3:1-7  Some awake to life, some to shame, some to everlasting contempt: Daniel 12:2  Many will be purified: Daniel 12:10  Refining by fire: Zechariah 13:9  Purified like silver: Malachi 3:2-3  We won’t get out until we pay the last farthing: Matthew 5:26  Forgiveness in the age to come: Matthew 12:32  We pay the last mite: Luke 12:58-59  Sins unto death, sins not unto death: 1 John 5:14-17  Works will be revealed by fire; some will suffer loss but be saved: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15  Paul prays for the dead Onesiphorus: 2 Timothy 1:16-18  We must be perfect before we go to Heaven: Hebrews 12:22-23, Revelation 21:10, 27

[@suzanasaloma7356]

David Greg Taylor för 1 år sedan Today, Christmas Day, is the day when the most souls are released from purgatory. This is a good day to visit a Jubilee of Mercy church and pray the Rosary for the Holy Souls. Be sure to confess and receive the Blessed Sacrament and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father. SVARA 32 David Greg Taylor David Greg Taylor för 1 år sedan (redigerad) +CandaceWhite Your reasoning, in the first place, is fallacious. The BIBLE itself states that the Church is the pillar and foundation of the truth. Nowhere is Sola Scriptura mentioned in the Bible. Obviously, the avalanche of heresies based on Sola Scriptura are too numerous to mention here, but your trolling is a good example of one. SVARA 3 David Greg Taylor David Greg Taylor för 1 år sedan +CandaceWhite Hail Mary is in Luke, where she is referred to as "full of grace." If you can't derive prayers from the Bible, then you're being quite inconsistent. I'm trying to point out the inconsistencies of Sola Scriptura-based interpretations of the Bible. Sola Scriptura isn't in the Bible. Sola Scriptura is a heresy. The Bible clearly states that the CHURCH is the pillar and foundation of the truth. There must be a final authority for Biblical interpretation, and it CAN'T be the Bible, for that makes it contradict itself. Read the early Fathers of the Church, in the first three centuries. They are speaking of practices I see every day in Mass. I recognize the Catholic Church in these writings, which tells me that I am in the right place. You can't say that. You can't read the writings of the disciples of St. John and find Calvinism, or Lutheranism, or the Baptists. It isn't there. It is ludicrous to think that it was not until 1517 that God was able to get someone to interpret Scripture and set things right. It makes Jesus promise that the gates of hell would not stand against His Church void. It would mean Jesus was wrong and didn't know the future of His Church. It would mean He was just a man. You can't have it any other way. Either Jesus was correct, or He was not. Visa mindre SVARA 4 David Greg Taylor David Greg Taylor för 1 år sedan (redigerad) I think you don't understand. The Bible is quoted extensively by the Church Fathers, and their writings show that the character of the early Church is the same as what we see in the current Catholic Church. The followers of the Apostles believed what Catholics believe now. SVARA 2 zxzrp0 zxzrp0 för 1 år sedan So Catholics believe in the Torah? Did not the Apostles follow a Jewish man named Yeshua who quoted and read from the Torah? Also, did he not attend a Temple? not a Church and is there not a difference? I am honestly interested since I am a believer but religion is....well it makes it difficult. SVARA David Greg Taylor David Greg Taylor för 6 månader sedan The Judaizer sect was taken care of in the Council of Jerusalem, in Acts. Jesus is now the embodiment of the Law, and everything goes through Him from that point on. He gave His authority to the Apostles, and they gave theirs to their successors. When you have a problem with "religion", you're actually saying you want to make up one that suits your desires. It doesn't work that way.

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

If you actually read the bible for yourself you will find salvation is a one time event and Jesus has died for every one of your sins . You will not find any reason for purgatory if you follow what Jesus and the apostles taught. Venial and mortal sins ? Romans 6:23 tells you what happens to unrepentant people .. Please read the whole New Testament... you will find no popes, no cathedrals, no Statues, no Marian dogmas, no prayers to dead saints, No purgatory ,No Vatican, No wafers, No fancy Robes, No Christian thrones. Please Follow Jesus and Him Alone.

[@franciscanfriars]

That is a bit of cherry picking from the Bible. It also says that in 1 Corinthians 1:18 , "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." or Philippians 2:12-13 "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling," All of this points to salvation being a process not a one time event. Read more here: www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/is-salvation-an-act-or-a-process Purgatory: " 13 their work will be shown for what it is, ...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." Read more here; www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/is-purgatory-in-the-bible And tell me where in the Bible does it say that the Bible alone is the source of all truth? It says no such thing. In fact, it says: 1 Timothy 3:15 "if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth." the Bible says the Church is the pillar of truth not the Bible itself, the Bible gets its authority from the Church. Read more here: www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/the-pillar-of-truth You need to be more Biblical and stop following your Protestant human traditions. - Friar Roderic

[@sabah4123]

Purgatory is not biblical, it's heaven or hell, there's no 2nd chance otherwise I'd live in sin. Pray for one another not for the dead, they are present with the Lord. Jesus is the only way for salvation, REPENT! 🙏💒🇦🇺

[@reubenkeyz5131]

Sabah Eternity Purgatory is very much real. Put it this way-Almost 500 years of Protestantism which contains hundreds of sects or 2,000 years of the Catholic faith that started with Peter the apostle and still stands united today? Which holds The Truth? God bless.

[@susieking4231]

Purgatory is not a second chance.

[@aigafesoosootaisogimaletav9008]

If you died and your only sins is telling a little lie to someone. Do you go to hell or heaven? Well for sure you can't go to heaven before no impure can enter heaven n you can't go to hell to burn forever for a small sin.

[@maisychesang9293]

You don't believe in purgatory because you don't believe in God's mercy and grace, even in death.God is just, but he is also merciful.

[@goldsurfer48]

Why did Jesus tell the Pharisees and cheif priests that the publicans and harlots will go into heaven before them? And the Pharisees and chief priests wanted to condem and kill Jesus. Matt21:31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. .....45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. 46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

[@leynight7534]

There is no purgatory that Jesus Christ and the Apostles told about. Hebrews 10:10-18 "And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. 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, and since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool. For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. The Holy Spirit also testifies to us about this. First he says: “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.” Then he adds: “Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more.” And where these have been forgiven, sacrifice for sin is no longer necessary. The thief on the cross with Jesus Christ never went to an imaginary place called purgatory. Jesus Christ forgave him of his sins and he went immediately to Heaven when he died. Luke 23:42-43 "Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” The thief didn't do works, was not baptized and didn't go to purgatory. The real Jesus of the Bible has the power to save those who repent of their sins and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The many false religions such as Catholism and Islam have different Jesus that does not have the power to save you. The Bible speaks about different Jesus and different gospels that are false and people easily believe what they are taught about them. 2 Corinthians 11:4 "For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted-you may well put up with it!" The Catholic Church, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, Islam, Word of Faith and many others teach a false gospel and the Bible warns about them and how they will be cursed. Galatians 1:8 "But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel other than the one we preached to you, let them be under God’s curse!"