The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 140: Purgatory and Hell (2025)
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May 20, 2025 The discussion revolves around the necessity of purgatory and hell, exploring their profound significance. Purgatory serves as a final purification for the faithful, while hell signifies eternal separation from God. The episode emphasizes that free will is essential in choosing to love God, and highlights the gravity of sin and its consequences. It also encourages reflection on personal responsibility and the transformative nature of divine mercy. Engaging and thought-provoking, the topics invite deeper contemplation of one’s spiritual journey.
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Purpose of Purgatory
- Purgatory is a transitional purification for those who die in God's grace but aren't fully purified.
- It refines the soul's love to be ready for heaven, unlike eternal punishment for the damned.
Intrinsic vs. Imputed Justification
- Catholicism teaches intrinsic justification where grace transforms the heart, not just legal covering.
- Sanctification requires personal cooperation with God's grace throughout life.
St. Augustine's Mother's Wisdom
- St. Augustine's mother frowned upon concerns about burial location.
- She emphasized that prayers at Mass mattered most for the purification of the soul.