The word “purgatory” usually makes people nervous. It suggests a dark and gloomy limbo.
But as C.S. Lewis observed, Purgatory is simply “the washroom of Heaven.”
It’s the place people go, after they die, if they are saved by God but not yet purified for Heaven.
But how does Purgatory work?
Watch this short video which explains Purgatory, and why it’s actually a good thing:
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Are all who die ready for Heaven? How does Purgatory help them?
What are some of the misconceptions about Purgatory?
If you were asked to explain the difference between Purgatory and Hell, how would you respond?
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