Purgatory By Rev. François Xavier Schouppe (Part 2 Of 2) — Catholic Audiobook

All who die in God's grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven.
The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. 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:
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.
This teaching is also based on the practice of prayer for the dead, already mentioned in Sacred Scripture: "Therefore [Judas Maccabeus] made atonement for the dead, that they might be delivered from their sin."609 From the beginning the Church has honored the memory of the dead and offered prayers in suffrage for them, above all the Eucharistic sacrifice, so that, thus purified, they may attain the beatific vision of God. The Church also commends almsgiving, indulgences, and works of penance undertaken on behalf of the dead:
Let us help and commemorate them. If Job's sons were purified by their father's sacrifice, why would we doubt that our offerings for the dead bring them some consolation? Let us not hesitate to help those who have died and to offer our prayers for them.
According to the Catholic Church, purgatory is a state or condition of purification and cleansing that some souls undergo after death, but before they can enter into the fullness of heaven. It is believed that although these souls have died in a state of grace, they still have some attachment to sin or have not fully made amends for their past transgressions.
Purgatory is seen as a temporary state rather than a permanent destination. It is not considered a "second chance" for salvation, as the Church teaches that the souls in purgatory are already assured of their eternal salvation. Instead, it is a process of purging and refining the souls so that they can be fully purified and united with God.
The purpose of purgatory is to cleanse the soul from the effects of sin and to make it worthy of the Beatific Vision, which is the direct, intuitive knowledge of God enjoyed by the souls in heaven. The suffering or purification in purgatory is believed to be a purifying fire, metaphorically described as a process of intense love that burns away the remnants of sin and selfishness.
The duration of time spent in purgatory is not specified, as it is believed to be outside the realm of earthly time and measurements. The Catholic Church encourages the living to pray for the souls in purgatory, offer Masses, perform acts of charity, and obtain indulgences, which are believed to help alleviate the temporal punishment due to sin and hasten the soul's journey to heaven.
It is important to note that the concept of purgatory is specific to the teachings of the Catholic Church and may not be shared by other Christian denominations.
Rev. François Xavier Schouppe (1824-1904) was a Belgian Jesuit priest and author. He is best known for his work in the field of moral theology, particularly for his popular book titled "The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive Explanation of the Catholic Religion," which was published in multiple languages and became widely read.
Schouppe's "Catechism Explained" was intended to provide a comprehensive and accessible explanation of the teachings of the Catholic Church. It covered various aspects of Catholic doctrine and morality, and it was written in a question-and-answer format to assist readers in understanding and applying the teachings of the Church.
The book gained significant popularity and was widely used as a reference for religious instruction and spiritual guidance. It was especially valued for its clear and straightforward explanations, making complex theological concepts more accessible to a wide audience.
In addition to "The Catechism Explained," Schouppe wrote several other works on Catholic spirituality and morality, such as "Purgatory: Explained by the Lives and Legends of the Saints" and "Hell: The Dogma of Hell: Illustrated by Facts Taken from Profane and Sacred History."
Rev. François Xavier Schouppe's contributions to moral theology and his efforts to explain Catholic teachings have made him a respected figure within the Catholic Church. His writings continue to be valued by those seeking a deeper understanding of Catholic doctrine and spirituality.
Rev. François Xavier Schouppe passed away on November 18, 1904, in Brussels, Belgium.

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