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
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365. Why does everyone have a right to exercise freedom?
31. Why are the formulas of faith important?
237. From where do the sacramental signs come?
357. How is the Christian moral life bound up with faith and the sacraments?
32. In what way is the faith of the Church one faith alone?
322. What is the sacrament of Holy Orders?
246. What are the privileged places inside sacred buildings?
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What does Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit as a comforter mean, according to John 14:26?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
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