Catholic Answers Live #12463 Does Purgatory Undermine Jesus’ Sacrifice? Eucharist and Salvation - Karlo Broussard
Nov 18, 2025
Carlo Broussard, a staff apologist and author, shares profound insights on Catholic doctrine. He explores how purgatory complements rather than undermines Jesus' sacrifice, providing biblical evidence for post-conversion purification. The discussion dives into the nature of salvation, clarifying moral certainty versus absolute assurance. He also delves into the significance of the Eucharist, the inability of souls in purgatory to pray for themselves, and the historical roots of kneeling for communion and the practice of adoration.
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Purgatory And Christ’s Sufficiency
- Purgatory does not deny Christ's sufficiency; Catholics teach Christ's death is powerful enough to remove guilt and punishment.
- Purgatory fits a providential order where temporal punishment for forgiven sins is discharged through suffering, sometimes after death.
Biblical Basis For Postconversion Purification
- Scripture shows God still allows chastening and post-conversion punishment for Christians, e.g., 1 Corinthians 3 and Hebrews 12.
- These passages support a Catholic order where initial remission doesn't automatically erase temporal consequences of later sins.
Hold Moral Certainty About Salvation
- Seek moral certainty rather than absolute certainty about salvation; assess fruits and signs of ongoing grace in your life.
- Avoid claiming absolute preservation when Scripture allows the possibility of falling away from Christ.
