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Re: Byzantine Catholic Purgatory?
Matheon #412016 06/15/15 06:47 PM
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This is a question about purgatory to Priests and theologians.

Would it be wrong to want to go to/experience purgatory?

Like the idea to be consumed by a purifying fire that will be burn away my defilement, vice, past, mind, and bring spiritual healing to myself and those whom my sins impacted(church militant) deeply appealed to me. Not so much anymore since my resolve and will are very weak now! Though still an all consuming fire that brings healing is rather alluring.
Re: Byzantine Catholic Purgatory?
SearchingPilgrim #412020 06/16/15 04:45 AM
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This is, in fact, how the theologian Ladislas Boros described Purgatory.

He said that right after our repose we will see Christ as He truly is, in all His power, glory and loving mercy. This will cause within us a fire of purification at the thought of how we didn't live up to our Christian calling during our life on earth. And it will purify us.

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