7 Ways to Avoid Purgatory

Purgatory according to the teaching of the Church

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7 Ways to Avoid Purgatory

When we are young and healthy we have not been a lot of attention to the life after death. Thoughts of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory has not dominate our minds. But when people have retired, started sickly, or power already started sluggish then they give serious attention to his fate after death. Thoughts of Paradise or Purgatory will color their days.

Problems started to come when we

dealing with the facts in everyday life, not the death of the young or the old point of view, it could happen anytime, healthy or sick, male or female. Quote Scripture can awaken us: "What good is a gain the whole world but loses his life? And if a man give in exchange for his life? (Matthew 16:26). Therefore, "Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you also" (Luke 12:31).

     According to the teachings of the Church, there are two kinds of punishment in Purgatory. First, the punishment because "the feeling of losing the Lord". While the second sentence because it "regrets inner unending". God's punishment because of the loss caused by the loss of a chance encounter with God, the Source of all goodness, Goals and End of human life. While the penalty for inner remorse unremitting involves suffering that can be felt as well as the physical punishment that we can feel.

     Each person received a sentence comparable to acts committed by a person for life. Each person should be accountable for his sin before God. Torment lived in Purgatory can not be compared with the most excruciating suffering in this world. It was described by St. Thomas Aquinas with the sentence: the lightest punishment in the Fire Punyucian weighing surpassed all the suffering in this world. In line with that of Thomas A Kempis said: One hour of torture is more terrible than a hundred years of running hard penance that we do in this world. That's because, being tortured is a "soul", not just "physical".

     Presumably a terrible thing that terhadi in Purgatory it is useful for us to improve our quality of life better in this world, but we also must not live by fear alone. Because the results of all sanctification is eternal peace and happiness, so that we are reunited (returned) to Allah, Owner of our lives. If the door of Heaven and Purgatory doors opened, the people who died would soon choose the door of Purgatory of them before the Lord with the stain of sin because they see themselves inappropriate. Their proximity to purify themselves by their own free will and with love, because the fire that purifies them is the fire of love that comes from God alone.

Some testimony:

Santa Catherine of Genoa (1447-1510).

     The souls will experience the misery that is so terrible that no tongue can describe it, or is difficult to be understood at all before the Lord opened His secrets with special grace.

Pastor Nieremberg (died 1658).

     On the feast of All Saints, a girl who is holy seeing visions in front of his eyes, a woman he knew, who had died some time earlier. The female figure dressed in white with a veil on her head, holding a rosary. Women who had died while still find life once promised 3 times to celebrate Mass at the altar of the Blessed Virgin Mary. But he did not do so in life, so that the debt was added to his sentence. Now he asks for help her to offer three times the Mass for him. The girl was willing. When Holy Mass has been celebrated the third menampalkan spirits it away again, expressed joy and gratitude. The female soul was always reveal themselves in front of the Blessed Sacrament, melakuakan Praise and Worship. The continuous spirits reveal themselves until the time comes for him ascend to heaven escorted by a guardian angel. Awrah was declared that she was not suffering anymore on the sentence "God's sense of loss," but he added that the loss of God that caused him to suffer unbearable misery.

The testimony of a boy of 11 years, Blasio Massei

     On one occasion a 11-year boy named Blasio Massei menginggal world. His parents then devoted to St. Bernard of Siena newly appointed saint by the Catholic Church. Parents Blassio dedicate his life through this saint. When the body was taken to the grave Blasio, Blasio got up as if exhausted sleep nyenayak and said that St. Bernard has made revived, that tells the miracle that had been ordered saint.

     Blassio told when he died, St. Bernard reveal themselves to him. Santo was guiding her hand and said: Do not be afraid, but pay attention to what I command you, then you have to remember it and after that it can tell you. "They visited Hell, Purgatory and Heaven. In hell, Blassio see horrors unspeakable and various kinds of torture given to those who are arrogant, greedy, evil and other sinners.

     In purgatory, he saw the most frightening ordeal, there are different kinds of penalties according to the sin committed. He saw no spirits begged him to notify his relatives, they missed her plea and good deeds they do.

     In heaven, he was enchanted. He saw a lot of numbers of angels surround the throne of God and the Holy Virgin Mary.

7 Ways to Avoid Purgatory

1.         True believers in God and mercy
2.         Eliminate the cause that is Sin
3.         Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
4.         Make reparation to charity
5.         Willing to suffer
6.         Receive the sacraments, especially the Eucharist and Petroleum sick
7.         Accept death with resignation.

By P. Josep Susanto Pr.
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Purgatory

Purgatory

In the view of the fact, after the death (not on the day later) everyone would be judged individually. Where there are three possibilities of the court which is Heaven, Purgatory (Durango) and Hell. Because those who consider themselves less well for heaven, and also do not want to go to hell, it Purgatory is seen as the "normal". But purgatory was not a door, nor the possibility of a third possibility in addition to heaven and hell.

BASIC for this belief is:

The Gospel of Luke 16:22: which depicted the rich man shouted to Abraham for help; This story was a parable that did not really happen, but still reflects the belief of Luke that before the end of time Abraham was "glorious heaven and the rich man who died sdah could shout for help"

Thus also the Apostle Paul's letters to the church in Corinth and Philippi 2 Corinthians 5: 8 and Philippians 1:23 "

where Paul clearly expressed a desire to die soon, namely separated from the mortal body to unite with Jesus Christ in happiness, but for the sake of his people, Paul preferred to remain alive in the world in order to build his people. Paul's confidence reflects the faith that before the resurrection at the end of time, a dead person can be with Christ in heaven. In other words, the bodily resurrection at the end of time, the soul of people have already been tried and can be noble with Christ.

After the end times there will be kebagnkitan bodies, souls of the dead would diersatukan back to the body, to be tried together with all mankind. Either already on trial in person or not, will be tried together (public court). But the results of a personal trial that has occurred before the end of time remains valid and only confirmed in the general court at the end of time.

In the official teaching of the Church also called "fire", only "purification" (Purgatory) alone, is adalanya last stage in the refining process on the way to God. Presumably the refining process was not yet completed at the time of death. then death itself can be pengallaman refining it.

At death man sees himself in the development of real state. Especially since the death of that means submission to God, then the purification experienced as painful mismatch. What is commonly called a "trial", experienced as torture and purification. Now if that is what is meant by "Purgatory" that occurs at the moment of death itself.

Similarly, prayers for the souls in purgatory is a prayer for those who at the time of death is not really ready to face God. Where people died into communion of faith (It has been christened, keiinginan baptism, baptism of blood), which is called the Church. It is only logical "communion of saints" also lived in prayer for our brothers, who are still on the way to God.

Purgatory is not "" hell while "(with a fire that is not so hot). Purgatory is the deepest experience behwa someone" put to shame because of all the ungodly acts committed "before God.

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Saint Santa Of October 1st

Saint Santa Of October 1st

St. Remigius, Bishop and Confessor of Faith

Remi or Remigius was born in France in the year 435. At age 22, he was chosen people became bishop of Reims, France. This race option receipt reluctantly because he felt he was not worthy. But later on in his life as bishop proved that the choice of the people above him is actually the voice of God himself.
Bishop Remi tall, calm and majestic, friendly and gentle with those they encounter. He is also smart, clever preaching, and generous, especially to the poor. As a bishop, he is trying hard to bring the French nation, which is still largely pagan to the bosom of Christ. For it does not rule out the approach and a good relationship with the king and the nobles of France. He succeeded in apostolic and evangelizing efforts of the French, thanks to the prayers and example of his life, his sermon that touched the hearts of the people, and all the miracles he did in the name of Christ the Lord.
On Christmas Eve the year 496 he baptize the King of France, Klovis I along with 3,000 of his assistants. Remi led the diocese for 70 years. When he died in 534 most citizens of the kingdom of France already Christianized by it. Therefore he was given the title 'apostle' country France.

St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Virgin and Patron of Work Mission

Maria Francoise Therese Martin was born in Alencon, France on January 2, 1873. Thérèse was the youngest daughter of a family of devout Louis Martin and Azelie Guerin. His father was a watchmaker in the town of Alencon. After the death of his wife, she and her children moved to Lisieux. His mother's death raises a big shock on Theresia as the youngest daughter. Forced his sister, Pauline, take the place of his mother to take care of and pay attention to its development.
Theresia dearly loved father. He was given various nicknames: 'Small Theresia', 'Small youngest' and 'Small Queen'. In 1881 to 1885, he studied at the school of the Benedictine Sisters. He is very sensitive and quick to cry that his friends are not familiar with it. He increasingly became sensitive when his sister Pauline entered the Carmelite convent in Lisieux in October 1882. Thérèse fell ill because Pauline's departure. Theresia miraculously healed. Sementra his brothers kneeling beside her bed to pray for his recovery, the statue of the Virgin Mary in front of her suddenly smiled at him. The disease disappeared instantly although the nature of taste is still there. The properties are just beginning to disappear because of the advice of his father when they attended the Christmas Eve 1886. Since then, he began increasingly aware of the evils of nature spoiled and quickly offended. He realized that he had started adolescents and more than that that childishness is not suitable for a woman who aspires to be a nun. Currently this consciousness - then in his autobiography - calls the current air of grace that began a new life. He says in the book: "Jesus is the change myself."
Since then he began to realize that he was filled with the gift of the Holy Spirit. He realized also that he should devote his whole-life to God. His desire to unite with the Child Jesus is very large, and therefore later in the day after he was called 'holy', he was named 'Therese of the Child Jesus' and Therese of Lisieux'. Jesus promised he would never hesitate to do what God wants from him.
His desire was revealed in one of the following prayer: "Jesus, of course you are pleased to have toys. Let me be your toy! Let's just say my toys. When will set over, how happy my heart. If you want Kausepak fro, please! ' And if you're going forsaken corner of the room because bored, okay. I will wait patiently and faithfully. But if you're going Kautusuk bolaMu.. .O, Jesus, of course it hurts, but Thy will be done! " This is the prayer of Thérèse Martin to the Infant Jesus very missed, but has not been able to welcome one because he was only 7 years old.
Theresia parents very well against him with his brothers others. They all - there are five people - became nuns. How happy heart Theresia, when at the age of 12 years should welcome the body of Jesus for the first time. In front of a crucifix, he promised: "Jesus on the cross who are hungry, I would 'give water to You. I am willing to suffer as much as possible, so many sinners repent." The first sinner who repents thanks to prayer Theresia snapper is a criminal sentenced to death without regret, but eventually he was converted also in the presence of a cross shortly before serving time.
Theresia longing is so great at Jesus urges him to live a special life as a nun, following the example of four brothers who had already become a nun. But it can not be accepted because he was only 14 years old. He did not despair. He. pilgrimage to Rome with her parents. In his general audience with the Holy Father, he boldly asked for special permission from the Holy Father to become a nun. His request was granted and he was allowed to enter the convent at the age of 15 years. He received the Carmelite Sisters convent in Lisieux, France. The second brother was already in the convent. Nine years, he lived as an ordinary nun. As other young sisters, he was carrying out the duties and daily prayer, have to cope with feelings of irritability, anger, envy and fight boredom as well as a wide range of inner and outer temptation. To achieve the perfection of life, he chose 'simple way' is based on the teachings of Scripture: to live as a child, full of love and faith in God and total surrender to the feelings of joy. For the sake of ideals, he did the little things and the obligations of everyday with full responsibility because of his great love for God the Father in heaven.
He was sad to see so many people hurt Jesus with sin and unrepentant. To convert sinners, he offered himself as a sacrifice penyilih sins. He diligently pray and do penance for all sinners. He also prayed for the missionaries and the advancement of the kingdom of God throughout the world.
Theresia eventually suffered severe lung. For two years he bore the burden of suffering with joy. The disease is then scowled his life on September 30, 1897 the convent Lisieux. Before breathed, he promised to make the rain of roses to the world. The true promise fulfilled as much a gift of God given to everyone who prayed with intercession.
Theresia died at a very young age, 24 years. He bequeathed his personal history records written at the request of the mother monastery: "Story of a Soul." In it he pointed out that the sanctity of life can be achieved by anyone, no matter how low, despicable and ordinary people. The trick is to carry out small jobs and everyday tasks with full of love that is pure to God. Thérèse was a Carmelite Sister famous in France in the 20th century In 1925, he was named as a 'saint' by Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) and was appointed as a 'Protected Works Mission of the Church'. Later by Pope Pius XII (1939-1958), Theresia appointed as 'Protected France'.

St. Romanus of Italy, Hermit

Romanus is known as a hermit and monk who lived in the desert near Subiaco. He was very instrumental to St. Benedict who is looking for the perfection of life in the desert near the mountains of Subiaco. Romanus was the one who gives guidance and advice and showed Benedict hermitage cave away from the crowds. During Benedict meditated in the cave, Romanus who delivers food to him.
It is said Romanus went to Auxere, France to liberate the Vandals were flooded Italy. There he founded the monastery Fontauge. He died in 550 and his relics are kept in Auxere Sens and Vareilles.

Saint Justin Martyr

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St. Justin Martyr

St. Justin Martyr

Justin was born from a pagan family in Nablus, Samaria, Asia Minor at the beginning of the second century, roughly the period of the death of St. John the Apostle.
Justin got a good education since small. Then he was interested in the philosophy course to obtain certainty about the meaning of life and about God. Once when he was a walk on the beach while contemplating various problems. He met with a parent. The old man, Justin asked a variety of questions that are being direnungkannya. The old man explained to him everything about the prophets of Israel sent by God, Jesus Christ and the prophets foretold about Christianity. He was advised to pray to God for heavenly light.
In addition to philosophy, he also studied the Scriptures. He was later baptized and became famous defender of Christianity. In accordance habit that time, Justin was teaching in public places, such as the town square, dressed as a philosopher. He also writes about a variety of issues, tertutama concerning the defense of the true faith. In school in Rome, many times held a general debate in order to open people's hearts to the truth of the Christian faith.
Justin seoranng proud that he became a devout Christian, and he is determined to uplift Christianity with his life. In his book, "Conversations with Truphon Jews," Justin writes: "Although we Christians were killed with the sword, crucified, or in the exhaust to moncong- muzzle wild beasts, or tortured with shackles fire, we will not be falling away from our faith. On the contrary, more intense torture, more and more people in the name of Jesus, repent and become righteous. "
In Rome, Justin was arrested and together with other martyrs faced dihadapankan next to the Roman authorities. After much beaten, their heads severed. These events occurred in the year 165. Justin was known as a defender of the greatest faith in the days of the early Church.

St. Simeon, Confessor of the Faith

Simeon was educated in Constantinople and ascetic life on the banks of the Jordan. Greece blooded man later became a monk at the monastery of Bethlehem and Mount Sinai. He prefers to live alone and settled around the Red Sea Coast and in the top of the mountain. But then abbot sent him to France. After exploring various areas, he voluntarily live locked in a booth at a monastery in Trier, Germany until the time of his death.


St. Johannes Storey, Martyr

John Storey lived between years 1510-1571. He is a Member of the British Parliament and utterly refused to recognize Queen Elizabeth I as head of the Church. As a result he was imprisoned. But had escaped and fled to Belgium. By ruse, he was brought back to England and hung up breathed in London.

St. Pamphilus of Sasarea, Martyr

Pamphilus was born in Berytus, Pheonicia (now: Beirut, Lebanon) in the year 240 from a prominent and wealthy family. Pamphilus has an interest and a great talent in the secular problems in Berytus while continuing his theological studies at the Catechetical School of Alexandria a famous name under the guidance Pierius, replacement Origen. From Alexandria he went to Sasarea, the capital of Palestine. Shortly after he arrived in Sasarea, he ditabhiskan to the priesthood by Bishop Agapius. He settled there and unwavering defense of the Christian faith during the persecution of Christians until the day he died as a martyr in the year 309/310.
Pamphilus priest, lecturer, exegetes, and collecting books of high value. With books that had gathered, he organized and developed a large library that has been initiated by Origen. The library is useful for a variety of studies on the Church. With his expertise in the field of theology and Scripture, he led a group of students in the study of the Scriptures. Eusebius, one of his students - who later dubbed the "Father of Church History" very familiar with it. With him, Pamphilus wrote a biography of his teacher (biography has been lost) while continuing to develop the library Sasarea above. He focused on the collection of biblical texts and their comments so that the collection becomes a source of important information for the publication of a version of the writing of Scripture in textual higher than other versions at that time. A collection of texts of the Bible and other books in the library is a major contribution to the Church, because it provides complete and reliable data about the early Christian literature. Eusebius and Jerome Taylor works in the field of the history of the Church and Scripture are based on the information provided in this Pimphilus library. Too bad that the library and all the books in it destroyed by the Arabs in the seventh century.
Roughly between the years 307-308, Pimphilus arrested, imprisoned, and tortured for his faith. While in prison, he shared Eusebius - who was also imprisoned - to write an apology to defend Origen; partial fragment of this writing is still there. Because he refused to bring a sacrifice to the pagan gods for acts of persecution by Maximinus Daza, he was beheaded in the year 309 or 310.

Santo Ahmed, Martyr

Ahmed is the brother Almansur, country head of Lerida in Spain. Together with her siblings Zaida and Zoraida. Ahmed converted to follow Christ and baptized a Christian. Each with the name of baths: Bernard, Maria and Gracia. After becoming the third Christian kaka â € "is trying to Christianize Almansur sisters, their brother. But their actions have actually resulted in their death as martyrs. They were arrested and handed over to the executioner to be killed.

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Faith That Heals

Faith That Heals

This incident happened so quickly, without time to manipulate. Told one family among others to have a child (daughter - not single) pet. What is required is almost always followed, except the desire to become a Catholic and a baptized. Beloved daughter said that the story was never sembunyi2 save allowance in order to buy a Christmas tree as the withdrawal is done many Christian families.

Presented story by his brother, buy Christmas trees also prohibited, because both parents are less approving a Christmas tree adorned his house.

One day, the beloved daughter fell ill, the heat is rising and rising and should be treated in the room infusion and ICU. Various treatments have been attempted, but the results have not shown a bright spot, even his doctors had "raised their hands" and only muzijatlah mempu cure.

To his parents encouraged to pray according to religious belief. Prop fog can imagine how the parents. At the critical moment, both parents, originally more motivated by the sense of providing "entertainment" to his daughter, in-let he was baptized Catholic in accordance with his longing for the hope who knows God deign to heal.

One member of the family who is Catholic contact me (who was then the chairman of the environment). The first one I did, contacted environmental pastor, tell a child requires prayer and the sacrament of baptism. Pastor environmental replied that he had an appointment with someone else, so I became, as chairman of the environment should pray for the sick even to baptize.

Encouraged by the spirit of serving, the author invites as well as deputy chairman of the accompanying environmental and went to the hospital. Because of the time, no time to prepare apa2, I remember just bring a book of prayer (at that time) - "Hymn Bhakti" only. Hospital authors see already a nun from BHK, then without a doubt I'm okay sisters are baptized. But the nun behind handed to me. I was confused for a moment, because I do not know yet the liturgical ceremonies emergency baptism by a layperson moreover I do not carry holy water (from the church). Without stalling, the author asked for a bottle of water aqua, yes it is normal drinking water.

Witnessed by the deputy chairman of an environmental, nurse BHK and one anggauta family are Catholics and with masing2 wearing special clothing for the penjengguk the ICU, I begin to pray spontaneously as best he could and then I end with kata2: "I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit - Amen "Nothing of this and that, especially when I permandikan daughter was in a coma, unable to talk apa2.

I even forgot to pray that God bless first regular aqua mineral water was purified. I only have Faith, because a matter of formal liturgical ceremonies I've never learned. Thank God ! Two days later, told to me by my brother, the daughter started to sober up and her condition improved quickly, so that on day 3, has been moved regular chamber. The doctor who took care of all the praise that this is a miracle of God.

On day 5 or 6 (i lupa2 remember), I was asked to come back to the hospital, because his daughter wanted to see me who had baptize him. I came and I pray to give thanks to God and praising his greatness.

As an expression of gratitude of the daughter's family , both parents immediately expressed wish to become Catholic . They learned a year diligently and end lesson - they were both baptized in the church and to this day , the family was active in the environment even became a member of the Board. One more thing that I want to mention , when I baptize it , coincidentally the same day is the feast day of the saint environmental protection . So I feel a tremendous support from my environment protection saint .

Another thing I want to add right , approximately 2 months after healing the daughter of the above , I was helped someone more expert , throw " bungkusan2 " once they believe bring good fortune and where first bungkusan2 it depends , upon their approval , now , hang salib2 Jesus.

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GOD TRINITY

GOD TRINITY

The essence of faith in God the Trinity is the belief that God (the Father) save humanity in Christ (the Son) by the Holy Spirit. Speaking of the Trinity, which speaks of the mystery of God who gives himself to man.
Let's start basic teaching about the Holy Trinity (where we speak the facts of salvation history.

BIBLE TEACHINGS

"God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ" (2 Cor 5:19)

"The love of God poured out in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us" (Rom 5: 5).

Let us note carefully the two paragraphs above, wherein the act of God, in Christ, and the Holy Spirit. So the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit, is the work of God. The early Church believes that in Christ, and in the work of the Holy Spirit, God's work of salvation accomplished.

From the description above, the whole work of God's brief is formulated in Ephesians 1: 3-14 below:

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ who in Christ has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens. For in Him God chose us before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love He has predestined us by Jesus Christ to be the children of his, according to the good pleasure of his will, so that the praise of his grace glorious, has given him to us in him, who loved him. For in Him and by His blood we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace, grace to us in all wisdom and understanding. For he has declared secret His will to us, in accordance with the plan of his good pleasure, namely the willingness of the original plan has been established him in Christ as the administration of the fullness of time to unite in Christ as the head of all things, both in heaven and on earth. I say "in Christ", for in him we inherit the promises - we are predestined to receive parts according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of His will - that we, who had previously been pinning its hopes on Christ, should be the praise of his glory. In Him you also-because you've heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation - in whom you also, when you believe, are sealed with the Holy Spirit, who promised it. And the Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire the redemption which God's own possession, to the praise of his glory. "

If we look carefully, it is clear that the work of salvation is God's doing, which is here called the "Father of our Lord Jesus Christ". The saving work concretely historical accomplished in Christ.

Before the Apostle Paul (the writer of the letter to the Ephesians) spoke about the redemption obtained for the cross of Christ, said beforehand that "from the beginning", namely "before the foundation of the world" Allah has determined the plan of salvation is "in Christ". Christ is God's way of salvation according to the original plan. As the core work of God is called revelation of God's plan in Christ and the work was continued by the Holy Spirit who is the "guarantee" the fullness of redemption at the end of time.

From the description above we know that the doctrine of the triune God is not a theory, revealed in full by Jesus or the apostles, but rather a summary of the work of God carried out in Christ and the Holy Spirit.

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