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I have been pondering Purgatory. I often pray for the Holy
Souls in Purgatory, but never really read about it in the Bible. I came across the following statement at a
site I have stumbled upon: http://www.catholicbible101.com/purgatory.htm
It is very interesting and I will delve into it more. This is
an FYI J
Purgatory
Much
has been said over the centuries of a "third" place that people go to
after death. In the Second Book of Maccabees 12:43-46, it says, "He
then took up a collection among all his soldiers, amounting to two thousand
silver drachmas, which he sent to Jerusalem to provide for an expiatory
sacrifice. 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 fallen 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."
I have always thought of Purgatory, (in my minds eye), as a bride waiting in the church vestibule on her wedding day. She is getting ready to walk down the aisle, but the doors of the main church are closed it is not quiet her time to enter....that waiting period, (after she has done a lot of work)...is my idea of Purgatory. I know my Beloved is waiting for me just down the aisle, I often envision Him, Our Lord Jesus, waiting for me and His smile, joy, all of the feelings you would expect.
These are my ponderings...enjoy your day and remember God is with you!
~JMJ~
Tina
These are my ponderings...enjoy your day and remember God is with you!
~JMJ~
Tina
