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The souls of Purgatory keep themselves at a distance from God, for the moment, because of their shame and sorrow

Altar and sanctuary are encircled by fire. One who would approach ought to prepare, and to accept purification.

The sanctuary in a Catholic church is a holy place, as if encircled by fire, and we should prepare ourselves to be more worthy as we approach the altar

The sanctuary in a Catholic church is a holy place, as if encircled by fire, and we should prepare ourselves to be more worthy as we approach the altar

The sanctuary in a Catholic church is a holy place, as if encircled by fire, and we should prepare ourselves to be more worthy as we approach the altar

Our vigorous prayers act upon the soul with great effect, as when a scourer is pushed across a grubby window pane.

The painful purification which souls undergo in this life (if they consent) is like the pains of Purgatory, before 'birth' into Heaven.

Many stages of purification are needed to make a sinful soul fit for Heaven, able to bear Heaven's light.

When the 'vessel' which is the heart wholly opens to God's will, it is purified. His divine life and love and wisdom are poured in.

The main tasks of those who share Christ's priesthood is to save souls, to wash them clean by Christ's Precious Blood, by His Sacrifice and His sacraments.

The main tasks of those who share Christ's priesthood is to save souls, to wash them clean by Christ's Precious Blood, by His Sacrifice and His sacraments.

The main tasks of those who share Christ's priesthood is to save souls, to wash them clean by Christ's Precious Blood, by His Sacrifice and His sacraments.

The main tasks of those who share Christ's priesthood is to save souls, to wash them clean by Christ's Precious Blood, by His Sacrifice and His sacraments.

It is by confidence in Christ, with contrition, that our hearts are purified; and the flame of praise then burns before the Father.

If we surrender ourselves to God's will in prayer and in our daily lives, the Holy Spirit will transform us and make us holy

A washing machine's interior is kept bright and shining through the movement of the clothes in it, in frequent washes. In the same way, a soul's 'interior' is kept bright and clean when active in good works, for love of Christ. By good works, prayer and penance we purify our souls and increase the inner splendour given to us by Christ.

There is little remaining purification after death for a faithful priest. It is as if he is clothed, after death, in a crisp white alb, as the angels prepare him to meet his Lord.

In the spiritual life, all who cease climbing, and choose to stay where they are, still have to complete the climb after death, if they would enter Heaven.

In the spiritual life, all who cease climbing, and choose to stay where they are, still have to complete the climb after death, if they would enter Heaven.

Purification and Deification are necessary if we are to enter the pure fire of the Godhead when we die.