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A Primer on Purgatory with Archbishop Cordileone

Catholic Action Insight™ Episode

Dear Friend, 

The month of November begins with the Solemnity of All Saints Day followed by All Souls Day, and is a good time to revisit a fundamental doctrine of the Church on Purgatory. 

When I was growing up, my mother often asked my siblings and me to “pray for the poor souls in Purgatory,” something I took at face value as a Catholic but didn’t really understand. It was actually a common reminder reiterated by Catholics in general. As I grew older I began to grasp the concept more fully as I learned more about the Truths of the Church and as I came to realize that it is a point of contention between Catholics and Protestants and one of the most misunderstood teachings of our Church. 

There are even many Catholics who do not understand why Purgatory exists or the reason why we must pray for the souls who are there. 

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Thankfully, in the current episode of Catholic Action Insight™, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco breaks down the teaching on Purgatory in remarkably clear summaries of what the Church really believes.

In less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee, you’ll learn from one of the preeminent shepherds of the Church the key issues related to this doctrine: 

- The primary purpose of Purgatory (and it’s probably not what you think!);
- The biblical core of our doctrine; 
- Why fire is an adequate analogy for what takes place in Purgatory; 
- The three dimensions of the Catholic Church that exist in a “communion of saints” and assist one another in the work of getting to heaven;
- What part the virtue of Hope has to play in the process; and
- What each one of us can do to assist the poor souls in Purgatory on a regular basis.

Perhaps the most poignant point of the whole episode was when His Excellency spoke of attending a funeral once in a non-Catholic church and how it caused him to appreciate the Catholic approach to death and the afterlife much more. He was surprised that the event was more a “celebration of (earthly) life” with very little reference to prayers for the deceased loved one’s soul after death or even to the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross for our salvation.

In other words, the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory is a true blessing that gives us abundant consolation in our grief and hope for salvation for our loved ones—and for ourselves!

On this final day of the Octave of All Saints, I invite you to join us for this short insight into our faith!

Yours in Christ and Our Lady,



Thomas J. McKenna

Founder and President

Catholic Action For Faith And Family
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