1031. The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned.604 The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. the tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire:605
As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire. He who is truth says that whoever utters blasphemy against the Holy Spirit will be pardoned neither in this age nor in the age to come. From this sentence we understand that certain offenses can be forgiven in this age, but certain others in the age to come.606
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
146. How do Christ and his Spirit act in the hearts of the faithful?
250. How are the sacraments of the Church divided?
526. What relationship exists between truth, beauty and sacred art?
430. Why does the Magisterium of the Church act in the field of morality?
202. What is the meaning of the term “body” (or “flesh”) and what importance does it have?
397. How does sin proliferate?
530. What are the other requirements for purity?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of fellowship with Christ according to 1 Corinthians 1:9?
Understanding God’s sovereignty through the Psalms (Psalm 33:6-9)
What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?
What does Titus 2:7-8 teach about the standard of conduct for the church?
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
What is the importance of humility and repentance according to the book of Baruch?
