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| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: How to Avoid Purgatory Father Paul O'Sullivan, The object of this little book is to show how we can avoid Purgatory by using the means God has so generously offered us, and, secondly, to show that the use of these means is within the reach of every ordinary Christian. The careful perusal of these pages will be a source of much benefit and consolation to all who read them. The author offers them to the loving Heart of Jesus and asks Him to bless them. How to Avoid Purgatory Table of Contents Foreword Chapter 1 Can We Avoid Purgatory? Chapter 2 How Can We Avoid Purgatory? Chapter 3 The First Means: Removing the Cause Chapter 4 The Second Means: Penance Chapter 5 The Third Means: Suffering Chapter 6 The Fourth Means: Confession, Communion, Holy Mass Chapter 7 The Fifth Means: Asking God Chapter 8 A Sixth Means: Resignation to Death Chapter 9 The Seventh Means: Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick) Chapter 10 Indulgences and Purgatory Chapter 11 The Third Orders Chapter 12 Those Who Earnestly Help the Holy Souls Chapter 13 To Avoid Purgatory, Do As Follows Chapter 14 How We Can Help the Holy Souls Appendix I The Brown Scapular |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Survivals and New Arrivals Hilaire Belloc, 1929 An examination of the true position of the Catholic church today and her chances of triumph or defeat--Introduction. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Rosary for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Susan Tassone, 2002-09-08 A new way to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Giving the Holy Souls in Purgatory an indulgence is the highest act of supernatural charity, says Pope Saint John Paul II. What better way to pray for them than by adapting our favorite devotional tradition - the Rosary? This little book slips easily into your pocket, so it can go with you anywhere you have time to pray. Susan Tassone points out the Scripture passages that relate to those awaiting their release into heaven. As you pray, you'll come to a deeper understanding of Purgatory. There's simply nothing else like this book. Make praying for the Holy Souls a regular part of your devotional life. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Life Everlasting Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange, 1952 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Spirit of Catholicism Karl Adam, 1929 What are the fundamental attributes of the Catholic Church? What is the source from which it has drawn vigor and life through its two thousand years of life on earth? What are the secret sources of its incredible vitality in the world today? The author answers these and many other questions about the nature and structure of the Church. He examines the essential nature of the Catholic Church from the basic premise that it was expressly founded by Christ, traces its historical development and analyzes its actual functioning through the ages. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Praying with the Saints for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Susan Tassone, 2009-09-09 Let the saints inspire you to intercede for the holy souls in purgatory! Throughout the ages the devotions, prayers, and practices of the Communion of Saints have been offered up on behalf of souls in purgatory, the Church Suffering. The saints' ardent desire to intercede for the holy souls impelled them to pray ceaselessly for their eternal rest. This inspiring book shows how you can join the saints in this act of divine charity, thereby attaining spiritual gifts for acts done for the souls that cry out to us for relief. Over the years, Susan Tassone has been tirelessly writing and teaching about this revered tradition of praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Her meticulous research and attention to both historical and spiritual detail has helped many to understand more deeply the value of this singular devotion and selfless way of prayer. She has brought a whole new dimension to this devotion, seeing it through the spiritual writings and traditions of saints throughout the centuries. -- Cardinal Ivan Dias |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Praying with Jesus and Faustina During Lent Susan Tassone, 2021-01-10 St. Faustina Kowalska (1905-1938) immersed herself in a vision of Christ's Passion that became a predominant theme in her famed Diary. In Praying with Jesus and Faustina During Lent and in Times of Suffering, award winning and best-selling author Susan Tassone presents the Diary's words of Christ and St. Faustina on his sorrowful Passion. The book will engage you in Jesus' horrific sufferings, giving you grace, light and strength to bear your own sufferings. The book opens with daily Lenten meditations featuring the words of Jesus and St. Faustina on the Passion. Each day also includes both special reflections for times of suffering and a prayer. In the following chapters, St. Faustina will lead you through heartfelt prayers on the Way of the Cross, Christ's wounds, and on the Blessed Mother's sorrows. Susan also includes chapters on unique litanies, the Divine Mercy devotion, and confession. In Praying with Jesus and Faustina During Lent and in Times of Suffering, you will learn to more deeply: Meditate with Jesus and St. Faustina daily in Lent and in suffering Participate in St. Faustina's vision of Christ's passion Find comfort and strength from the Crucified Christ Pray the Stations of the Cross using the words of Jesus and St. Faustina Join your sufferings to Christ's sorrowful passion Find refuge, consolation and mercy in Christ's wounds Unite your sorrows with the sufferings that afflicted of Our Lady's heart Pray a vast variety of litanies for the troubled times of your life. Come to appreciate the beauty and value of confession from the words of Jesus and St. Faustina And much more! |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Salvation Is from the Jews Roy H. Schoeman, 2019-04-15 The book traces the role of Judaism and the Jewish people in God's plan for the salvation of mankind, from Abraham through the Second Coming, as revealed by the Catholic faith and by a thoughtful examination of history. It will give Christians a deeper understanding of Judaism, both as a religion in itself and as a central component of Christian salvation. To Jews it reveals the incomprehensible importance, nobility and glory that Judaism most truly has. It examines the unique and central role Judaism plays in the destiny of the world. It documents that throughout history attacks on Jews and Judaism have been rooted not in Christianity, but in the most anti-Christian of forces. Areas addressed include: the Messianic prophecies in Jewish scripture; the anti-Christian roots of Nazi anti-Semitism; the links between Nazism and Arab anti-Semitism; the theological insights of major Jewish converts; and the role of the Jews in the Second Coming. Perplexed by controversies new and old about the destiny of the Jewish people? Read this book by a Jew who became a Catholic for a well-written, provocative, ground-breaking account. Some of the answers most have never heard before. Ronda Chervin, Ph.D., Hebrew-Catholic |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Church and the Catholic, and The Spirit of the Liturgy Romano 1885-1968 Guardini, 2021-09-09 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Mother Angelica Raymond Arroyo, 2007-12-18 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “In this dramatic page-turner, Raymond Arroyo has captured the life and lessons of Mother Angelica, a woman who may well be the patron saint of CEOs.”—Lee Iacocca, The Iacocca Family Foundation, former CEO of the Chrysler Corporation In 1981, a simple nun, using merely her entrepreneurial instincts and two hundred dollars, launched what would become the world’s largest religious media empire. In the garage of a Birmingham, Alabama, monastery, the Eternal Word Television Network grew at a staggering pace under her guidance. Mother Angelica (1923–2016) remains on the air, offering faith-filled advice, hope, and laughter to her audience through rebroadcasts of her original homilies. Raymond Arroyo, through more than five years of exclusive interviews with Mother Angelica, traces her tortuous rise to success and exposes for the first time the fierce opposition she faced, both outside and inside her church. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Purgatory: Illustrated by the Lives and Legends of the Saints Rev. F.X. Schouppe, 2018-03-22 PURGATORY occupies an important place in our holy religion : it forms one of the principal parts of the work of Jesus Christ, and plays an essential role in the economy of the salvation of man. What then is the work which we, members of the Church, have to do for the souls in Purgatory ? We have to alleviate their sufferings. God has placed in our hands the key of this mysterious prison : it is prayer for the dead, devotion to the souls in Purgatory. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Inner Life of the Catholic Alban Goodier, 1937 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Way of Perfection Teresa Of Avila, 2024-06-25 This famous spiritual classic makes known St. Teresa's wonderful combination of common sense, strong Catholic Faith, and amazing spiritual energy. In this book, she shares her own ardent spirit, encouraging us in our efforts to serve God and assuring us that these efforts will be rewarded far beyond what we could ever imagine. St. Teresa gives many fascinating insights into the spiritual life regarding relatives, confessors, health, the snares of Satan, supernatural vs. natural love, and more. She also explains what contemplation is and how it differs from ordinary mental and vocal prayer. In the process, she analyzes the Our Father phrase by phrase, explaining how to transform our vocal prayer into mental prayer. St. Teresa assures us that those who practice this simple mental prayer may hope that God will grant them the prayer of quiet, which is the beginning of contemplation and of God's heavenly Kingdom enjoyed even on this earth. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Priestly Life Ronald Knox, 2023-06 Fru Hjelde is an actress who abandons in a burst of passion her successful career and marries a man with whom she had little in common. After the passing of ten years, Uni-as Fru Hjelde is called-finds that her husband and five children have become, not an impetus, but rather an intractable obstacle to a life of fulfillment. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Angels and Saints Scott Hahn, 2014-05-27 Angels and saints. Catholics tend to think of them as different from the rest of us. They’re cast in plaster or simpering on a holy card, performing miracles with superhero strength, or playing a harp in highest heaven. Yet they are very near to us in every way. In this lively book, Scott Hahn dispels the false notions and urban legends people use to keep the saints at a safe distance. The truth is that Jesus Christ has united heaven and earth in a close communion. Drawing deeply from Scripture, Dr. Hahn shows that the hosts of heaven surround the earthly Church as a great cloud of witnesses. The martyrs cry out from heaven’s altar begging for justice on the earth. The prayers of the saints and angels rise to God, in the Book of Revelation, like the sweet aroma of incense. Dr. Hahn tells the stories of several saints (and several angels too) in a way that’s fresh and new. The saints are spiritual giants but with flesh-and-blood reality. They have strong, holy ambitions—and powerful temptations and opposition that must be overcome. Their stories are amazing and yet familiar enough to motivate us to live more beautiful lives. In this telling of their story, the saints are neither otherworldly nor this-worldly. They exemplify the integrated life that every Christian is called to live. Still, their lives are as different from one another as human lives can be. Dr. Hahn shows the heavenly Church in all its kaleidoscopic diversity—from Moses to Mary, Augustine to Therese, and the first century to the last century. Only saints will live in heaven. We need to be more like the saints if we want to live in heaven someday. Dr. Hahn shows us that our heavenly life can begin now. It must. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory Susan Tassone, 2005-03-03 Recall, reflect, remember, and pray. Recall loved ones who have died and, in a spirit of true charity, keep in mind other departed souls who may have no one on earth to pray for them. Reflect on the reality of purgatory and those who, though so close to heaven, must still prepare to enter it. These souls, the Church teaches, can benefit from your prayers for them and whose prayers, in return, can benefit you. Remember, Station by Station, the Passion and death that Christ endured for those souls, for all souls, for your soul. Pray that the same Christ, the One who conquered death, may soon welcome into the Eternal Banquet the souls of your loved ones, and the souls of all the faithful departed. With its one-of-a-kind combination of the traditional prayers of the Stations of the Cross and scriptural reflections focusing on Christ's passion and death, The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory was an immediate best-seller when first published in 2000. The revised edition is expanded and features beautiful, four-color mosaics from Marytown, home of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: EWTN Christopher A. Ferrara, 2006 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life Charles Arminjon, 2008 This marvelous book will show you how to read the signs of the times and prepare you to bear yourself as a Christian no matter what the future holds. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Parents, children, and the facts of life Henry V. Sattler, 1952 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Treatise on Purgatory Saint Catherine (of Genoa), 2017-08-25 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Visions of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory Bob Lord, Penny Lord, 1996-10-01 Bob and Penny Lord have gone to Europe to research the lives of eminent saints and blesseds, focusing on visions of heaven, hell, and purgatory and presenting a case for the reality of these teachings of the Catholic Church. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Church in America John Paul II, 1999-02 Pope John Paul II relates the history of the Synod for America and calls the Church to preach the Gospel to all creation (Mk 16: 15). A landmark document for our continent! |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Church of the First Three Centuries, Or, Notices of the Lives and Opinions of the Early Fathers, with Special Reference to the Doctrine of the Trinity, Illustrating Its Late Origin and Gradual Formation Alvan Lamson, 1880 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Web of Faith John Trigilio, Fr. Ken Brighenti, 2021-05-25 Whether about morality or matters of doctrine, hundreds of questions a year are posed to the average priest, with vast spiritual significance hinging on each answer — conversions and reconversions, children's formation, the survival of marriages, new vocations to the priesthood, and the eternal destiny of those on their deathbeds. Yet there remain few good Q&A compendiums published over the past half century. In response to this need, Fr. John Trigilio and Fr. Ken Brighenti, hosts of EWTN's Web of Faith, draw on their years of pastoral experience to compile a comprehensive list of the best questions ever asked of them, responding to each with the same natural warmth, intellectual heft, and spiritual acuity that has earned them such a large international following. As on the Web of Faith television program, their conversational style opens fresh lines of questioning to which Fr. Trigilio and Fr. Brighenti provide clear, insightful answers. The result is 400 pages of rewarding material touching on practically every category of Church life and Catholic teaching imaginable, including: Sacred Scripture's claims and mandates How to deal with family collapse Bad words and unwanted thoughts: what is sinful and what is not How the life of Christ should influence how you pray Psychics and their dangers How canon law applies to laypeople How to avoid the dangers of the Internet |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Forgotten Church Gary Sprinkle, 2013-12 In The Forgotten Church, Gary Sprinkle calls on the Church of Jesus Christ to embrace Christ's vision of the local church, by moving away from sectarianism to spiritual unity. He calls upon local churches to move away from an organizational expression to a relational expression, through building authentic relationships with Christ followers in their own city. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Church in Crisis Philip Hughes, 1961 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: In Sinu Jesu A Benedictine Monk, 2016-10-05 In 2007, Our Lord and Our Lady began to speak to the heart of a monk in the silence of adoration. He was prompted to write down what he received, and thus was born In Sinu Jesu, whose pages shine with an intense luminosity and heart-warming fervor that speaks directly to the needs of our time with a unique power to console and challenge. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Book Of The Foundations Saint Teresa (of Avila), 2023-07-18 Drawing on her own experiences founding convents and reforming the Carmelite order, St. Teresa of Avila shares practical advice and spiritual insights in this influential religious text. 'The Book of the Foundations' is a timeless guide for anyone seeking to build a spiritual community or deepen their own faith. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Bilbo's Journey Joseph Pearce, 2012 Discover the Christian meaning in The Hobbit In Bilbo's Journey go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey too. It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out of love for others, and abandonment to providence and grace. In Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning of The Hobbit you will relive the excitement of Tolkien's classic tale, while discovering the profound Christian meaning that makes The Hobbit a truly timeless adventure. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Meaning of the Church Romano Guardini, 2018-09-24 The Meaning of the Church presents the Catholic Church as a living reality, the Body of Christ, mystically living on, bearing the fullness of salvation. Eloquent, enlightening, and exceptionally relevant, this book is an invaluable opportunity to meditate upon the true origin, nature, and destiny of the Church of Jesus Christ. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: The Devil's Final Battle Paul Kramer, 2002 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Praying with Jesus and Faustina During Lent and in Times of Suffering Susan Tassone, 2021-01-10 Susan Tassone presents the Diary's words of Christ and St. Faustina on his sorrowful Passion. The book will engage you in Jesus' horrific sufferings, giving you grace, light and strength to bear your own sufferings. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Navigating the Interior Life Dan Burke, 2019-07-25 Most of us have questions about spiritual direction. What is it? What if I cant find a spiritual director? These questions and more are well answered in Dan Burkes book. The Lord is clearly calling all Catholics into a deeper union with him. This book, in a style which is both inspiring and practical, provides some of the Churchs most important wisdom about how to respond to this call. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Overcoming the Evil Within Fr Wade Menezes, 2020-03-15 In this eye-opening book, best-selling author, experienced retreat master, and missionary preacher Fr. Wade Menezes, CPM, exposes pastorally the reality, nature, and horror of sin. At the same time, he pulls back the curtain on the surprising inner workings of virtue and demonstrates the reality of God's healing grace and mercy. From a pastoral perspective, Fr. Wade will guide you in overcoming challenging issues, dependencies, and addictions. He will teach you how to defeat such things as fear, doubt, anxiety, worry, resentment, and other ills that may stunt your spiritual, familial, and professional life. In addition, you'll discover: How to overcome the emptiness you feel when you are far from God How--and why--you must distinguish between sins of malice, sins of ignorance, and sins of weakness Four consequences of every sinful act How to perform an effective examination of conscience Four aspects of a proper Confession a |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: In Defense of Catholic Action Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira, 2006-01 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Ecce Fides John Pasquini, 2015-09-18 Ecce Fides is a critically acclaimed work of Catholic apologetics. It has received praise from theologians, priests, bishops and cardinals throughout the world. It has been translated into many languages. It is considered by many as one of the great apologetical works of the modern era. The revised edition is an updating of the classic work-with an expanded section on secularism and modern bioethics. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: After Suicide Chris Alar, MIC, Jason Lewis, MIC, 2019-09-23 Addressing the hard issue of suicide simply and pastorally, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and Jason Lewis, MIC, draw from the teaching of the Church, the message of Divine Mercy, and their own experience of losing a loved one to offer readers two key forms of hope: hope for the salvation of those who’ve died by their own hand, and hope for the healing of those left behind. This book is a must-read for all those trying to make sense out of such a difficult subject. Remarkably, the spiritual principles of healing and redemption apply not only to a loss from suicide, but by any means of death. from Marian Press |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: First Things , 2008 |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: Saint Joan of Arc Bob Lord, Penny Lord, 2019-03-31 Bob and Penny Lord have traced the life of St. Joan of Arc in France, from her first encounter with St. Michael the Archangel up to her Martyrdom. |
| purgatory the forgotten church ewtn: New Friends Now and Forever Susan Tassone, 2023-06-24 This story has a special message for children:Your prayers are POWERFUL! They can help holy souls reach heaven.Even more, these souls will pray for YOU and become your forever friends!Join twins Hope and Ben on a journey with their parish prayer pal Mr. Ray, and discover how purgatory is God's way of showing his love for us. |
What Is Purgatory? - Bible Study
The belief in purgatory is void of any serious doctrinal support. It is not a teaching inspired by God. It is a teaching that was first clearly expressed by the Roman Catholic Church as early as …
Is Purgatory Mentioned in the Bible? - JW.ORG
Purgatory is defined in Catholic teaching as the state, place, or condition where the souls of those who die atone for their unforgiven sins and are purified. b According to the Catechism of the …
Are There Levels of Heaven? - Bible Study
This writing describes, in graphic detail, his supposed "travels" through the realms of Purgatory, Hell and others, each of which is comprised of nine parts or sections. Recommended Articles …
What Happens After Death? - JW.ORG
Aug 1, 2015 · “I thought there were three places a person could go at death: heaven, hell, or purgatory. I knew I wasn’t good enough for heaven or bad enough for hell. It was not clear to …
Meaning of the Number 666 in the Bible - Bible Study
King Solomon, after assuming the throne of Israel upon his father David's death, soon became wealthy. Although money streamed to him due to the heavy taxation of the Israelites (see …
What Does the Bible Say About Halloween and Its Origins? - JW.ORG
Halloween pumpkins, or jack-o’-lanterns: In medieval Britain, people “moved from door to door asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead,” and they would carry “hollowed-out turnip …
Purgatory - JW.ORG
On what is the teaching of purgatory based? After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, …
Does Hell Exist? - Bible Study
Original words. In the King James Old Testament, the original language word translated as hell in all thirty-one places it occurs is Sheol.
Bible Questions and Answers - JW.ORG
Accurate answers to Bible questions. What the Bible says about God, Jesus, prayer, family, suffering, celebrations, life, death.
What Is the Protestant Reformation? - Bible Study
Luther criticized the Catholic Church for their practice of selling indulgences (begun when Sixtus was Pope from 1471 - 1484) and for their views on purgatory and papal authority. He was …
What Is Purgatory? - Bible Study
The belief in purgatory is void of any serious doctrinal support. It is not a teaching inspired by God. It is a teaching that was first clearly expressed by the Roman Catholic Church as early as …
Is Purgatory Mentioned in the Bible? - JW.ORG
Purgatory is defined in Catholic teaching as the state, place, or condition where the souls of those who die atone for their unforgiven sins and are purified. b According to the Catechism of the …
Are There Levels of Heaven? - Bible Study
This writing describes, in graphic detail, his supposed "travels" through the realms of Purgatory, Hell and others, each of which is comprised of nine parts or sections. Recommended Articles …
What Happens After Death? - JW.ORG
Aug 1, 2015 · “I thought there were three places a person could go at death: heaven, hell, or purgatory. I knew I wasn’t good enough for heaven or bad enough for hell. It was not clear to …
Meaning of the Number 666 in the Bible - Bible Study
King Solomon, after assuming the throne of Israel upon his father David's death, soon became wealthy. Although money streamed to him due to the heavy taxation of the Israelites (see …
What Does the Bible Say About Halloween and Its Origins? - JW.ORG
Halloween pumpkins, or jack-o’-lanterns: In medieval Britain, people “moved from door to door asking for food in return for a prayer for the dead,” and they would carry “hollowed-out turnip …
Purgatory - JW.ORG
On what is the teaching of purgatory based? After reviewing what Catholic writers have said regarding such texts as 2 Maccabees 12:39-45, Matthew 12:32, and 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, …
Does Hell Exist? - Bible Study
Original words. In the King James Old Testament, the original language word translated as hell in all thirty-one places it occurs is Sheol.
Bible Questions and Answers - JW.ORG
Accurate answers to Bible questions. What the Bible says about God, Jesus, prayer, family, suffering, celebrations, life, death.
What Is the Protestant Reformation? - Bible Study
Luther criticized the Catholic Church for their practice of selling indulgences (begun when Sixtus was Pope from 1471 - 1484) and for their views on purgatory and papal authority. He was …
