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The Thomistic Institute
Purgatory: Good News for Most of Us | Professor Michael Root (duplicate?)
Dec 26, 2023
Professor Michael Root discusses the historical significance and development of purgatory in Catholicism, exploring its role in contemporary Catholic Church. Topics covered include the origins of purgatory, the transformation required for the final kingdom, the doctrine of praying for the dead, the relationship between Eastern Orthodoxy and Catholicism on purgatory, punishment and healing in Catholic piety, and the significance of prayer and solidarity in Catholicism.
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- Purgatory developed over time based on intertestamental Jewish practice and theological influences, and is seen as a transformative process of conformity to Christ.
- Indulgences allow for the remission of temporal punishment and are based on the belief that prayers and good works can aid those in purgatory.
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The Development of the Doctrine of Purgatory
The concept of purgatory cannot be found explicitly in Scripture, but rather developed over time based on intertestamental Jewish practice and influences from theologians like St. Augustine and St. Gregory the Great. The doctrine of purgatory grew as a way to understand the practice of praying for the dead and the conviction that the final kingdom must be perfect. While there is no official Catholic teaching on the specifics of purgatory, it is believed to be a transformative process of conformity to Christ.
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