About this episode

Ana Munley discusses the true nature of purgatory, addressing misconceptions and providing scriptural support.

Purgatory gets treated two ways: either as an overcomplicated invention or as something Scripture never actually supports. Both are wrong. Drawing on a video Fr. Mike Schmitz made years ago on Ascension Presents, I break down what purgatory actually is: three simple claims, real scriptural backing (1 Corinthians 3, 2 Maccabees 12) and why it's less about punishment and more about mercy finishing what it started. If you've ever wondered what happens to someone you love after they die.. or wondered what to actually do about it.. this one's for you. 🔗 Fr. Mike Schmitz's original video: https://youtu.be/GnwDDsN6ZfM?si=-219ylpnNcGfekFk #Purgatory #CatholicFaith #FrMikeSchmitz

People in this episode

Host: Ana Munley

Topics covered

• purgatory
• Christianity
• mercy
• afterlife
• Catholic faith

Keywords

• purgatory
• Fr. Mike Schmitz
• Catholic faith
• afterlife
• mercy
• 1 Corinthians
• 2 Maccabees

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ascension Presents, 1 Corinthians 3, 2 Maccabees 12

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