5 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO AVOID PURGATORY
Purgatory is a place of purification for those who die in God’s grace but are not yet fully cleansed of their sins. It is a place of suffering, but it is also a place of hope, as those who are in purgatory are eventually admitted to heaven.
There are a number of things that Catholics can do to avoid purgatory. Here are 5 of the most important:
- Live a holy life. This means avoiding sin and striving to live in accordance with God’s will. It also means practicing the virtues, such as love, hope, and charity.
- Receive the Sacraments. The Sacraments are a source of grace, which can help us to grow in holiness and avoid purgatory. In particular, the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation are very powerful in helping us to cleanse our souls of sin.
- Suffer patiently. When we suffer, we can offer it up to God as a way of atonement for our sins. This can help to shorten our time in purgatory.
- Practice works of mercy. Works of mercy are actions that help others in need. They are a way of showing love to God and to our neighbor, and they can also help to shorten our time in purgatory.
- Pray for the souls in purgatory. When we pray for the souls in purgatory, we can help them to be released from their suffering and admitted to heaven.
These are just a few of the things that Catholics can do to avoid purgatory. If we live a holy life, receive the Sacraments, suffer patiently, practice works of mercy, and pray for the souls in purgatory, we can increase our chances of avoiding this purifying place and entering heaven directly after death.
It is important to note that there is no guarantee that anyone will avoid purgatory. However, by following these suggestions, we can increase our chances of doing so. And even if we do end up in purgatory, our time there will be shorter if we have lived a holy life and have received the graces of the Sacraments.
So, if you are concerned about purgatory, the best thing you can do is to live a holy life and to receive the Sacraments. And if you know someone who has died, you can pray for their soul and offer works of mercy in their name. By doing these things, we can help ourselves and others to avoid purgatory and to enter heaven as soon as possible.
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