This book is written to enrich the knowledge of Catholics about the wonderful gift of the mercy of God for souls. Who, on dying and appearing before the Divine Tribunal of our Lord Jesus Christ, without a perfect and holy preparation, are rescued from the punishment of eternal damnation and taken to live in a state of purification or purgation. Where, after passing through a trial by fire, they have the opportunity to enter into the fullness of the eternal glory of Paradise. <br><br>The first part of the book is a compilation of excerpts from the Councils, in which the existence of Purgatory is established as a dogmatic reality for the Catholic believer. The second part is a collection of testimonies of mystics and saints of the Church, who have left a valuable legacy of information on their experiences with souls in Purgatory and of their innumerable sufferings. They are useful to us as profound reflections on the responsibilities we all have in our preparation for the days we face after our death. The third part is a testimony of the author's mystical experience, which enables one to share the depth of his vision of the sufferings souls endure in Purgatory. <br><br>The essential message of this book is to present the infinite Mercy of God, which continues even after our death.
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Marino Restrepo. Purgatory: Divine Mercy
FOREWORD
PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION
RECOMMENDATION
CANON OF THE CHURCH
A.CHURCH COUNCILS. I.First Council of Lyon. Year 1245
II.Second Council of Lyon. Year 1274
III.Benedictus Deus, Bull of Pope Benedict XII. Year 1336
IV.Council of Ferrara, Florence. Years 1438-1442
V.Fifth Lateran Council. Year 1512
VI.Council of Trent. Year 1545
VII. Vatican Council II
B.CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
C.BIBLICAL FOUNDATION
D.CATECHESIS OF SAINT JOHN PAUL II ON PURGATORY
E.CATECHESIS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI ON PURGATORY
PURGATORY IN THE EARLY CHURCH
EXPERIENCE OF THE SAINTS: THOUGHTS AND REFLECTIONS ON PURGATORY
THE VIRGIN MARY HELPS THE SOULS IN PURGATORY
SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL: GUARDIAN OF PURGATORY
PERSONAL REVELATION: MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE OF PURGATORY
PRAYERS AND SUFFRAGES
INDULGENCES
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At the present time there are many difficulties affecting the life of the Church; however this book will focus only on the examination of one of the truths detailed in the Catechism of the Church: Purgatory. It is true that, in the post-conciliar years, the ecclesial Magisterium has had to intervene in certain circumstances, with its infallible authority, to defend the truth of the Deposit of the Faith, which is conveyed by Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. Indeed such intervention is needed, now even more ardently in this new millennium, the church should follow the mandate that our Lord Jesus Christ gave to Peter, when He told him, that he must confirm the faith of all his brethren (cf. Luke 22:31-32).
Sadly, many Christians who call themselves Catholics, seem unable to understand the important need to adhere to, and unite with the teachings of the Magisterium. By recognising the catechesis of the Church they can avoid the danger of being drawn ‘by the winds of doctrines’ and taught moral and doctrinal errors which are promoted by many anti-ecclesial environments, national governments and religious sects.
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We never fully consider the consequences of our acts on others. The text makes it clear, that in Purgatory we will have to meticulously purify for all the negative consequences that our sins have had on the lives of others, especially if it caused them to sin.
The book provides clarification on the graces of Indulgences; graces that the Mother Church grants for the spiritual wellbeing of her children, in order to help them to do reparation for their faults, whilst remaining in this world, with the hope of diminishing their purification after death. Very appropriate, therefore, is the lovely prayer book of supplications for the dead, with which the author ends the book. It reviews the ways to gain plenary and partial indulgences as established by the Church.
