It is true that God never judges us based on our deeds or actions. If he were to do so, i guess all of us would be thown into the fire of Hell. Just as long we are breathing, we are given the opportunity, or should i say, privilege to choose between the Good and the Bad. It is when the time we die, the judgement will be set. Yes, indeed, that Purgatory do exists. It is the final 'soul purification' after Death. It is for those souls needing purification that go to Purgatory while those with Mortal sins will banished into the fire of Hell. Souls that are purified will be lifted into Heaven.  So here is the great question: if there is such place, why we should do good on earth just as long we never commit any Mortal sins since we could purify our souls at Purgatory? To me , this is indeed a very dangerous thinking. If we ever sin, we must pay for it. There fore, in order to purify our sins, we must accept certain painful punishment ( now i know the true meaning of ' nothing is free!'). In fact St Augustine described that the fire of purifying is more painful than anything a man can suffer in this life. It is true that the fate of those in Purgatory depends on the actions of those who are living on earth. This is why it is important that we should pray for the souls in Purgatory. In my opinion, reciting the Rosary is always the most powerful and effective method of praying for those who have gone to this place. The Eastern Orthodox Church and the protestants reject the existance of Purgatory. Only the Catholics do accept the existance of it. Knowing the facts, it is still hard not to sin or perhaps offend the God. Temptations. I have sinned alot recently. As i'm getting older my resistence has been getting weaker and weaker each passing day. I need some strong will to lead a holy life. |
