Everything you need to know about Purgatory, an Allhallowtide special episode — Saint in Progress Episode #49

Mike has a devotion to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, so in this “deep dive” episode, he covers it all:* What’s a triduum?* When did the Christian practice of celebrating saints begin?* Did All Saints’ Day begin with a pagan festival called Samhain?* How to respond when someone says, “You can’t find the word Purgatory in the Bible! Purgatory is a thing made up by the Catholic Church just to sell indulgences!”* The scriptural basis that proves Purgatory… that also disproves the “rapture.”* What are the two kinds of sin, and the two consequences of sin?* Why is Purgatory necessary for some people?* What is the history of praying for the dead? Is it something Catholics made up?* What are indulgences? Are they just “permission slips to sin?”* Did the Catholic Church ever sell indulgences? What’s the history behind that?* Where is Purgatory? What is it like?* How can you get indulgences for the faithful departed?Resources* Mozart: The Requiem in D minor, K. 626* English Translation of Mozart’s RequiemOur work here on Substack is made available at no charge, but that doesn’t mean that it’s free to make. Your generous support keeps the lights on in the treehouse, and helps us deliver our content to thousands of people every day. Support our work with an annual or monthly subscription. Get full access to Catholic Treehouse at catholictreehouse.substack.com/subscribe