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For had he not expected the fallen to rise again, it would be have been superfluous and foolish to pray for the dead, whereas if had in view the splendid recompense reserved for those who make a pious end, the thought was holy and devout. Hence, he had this expiatory sacrifice offered for the dead, so that they may be released from their sin.

2 Maccabees 12:45-46

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The Catholic Apologist's Scriptural Cheat Sheet
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Passages from the Bible supporting the doctrine of Purgatory, along with other major Catholic doctrines.
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"Catholics United for the Faith" Explaining Purgatory
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What does the Church teach concerning purgatory? What is its biblical basis? What are common misconceptions to the doctrine and how can they be refuted? An explanation of Purgatory from Catholics United for the Faith.
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Last Moments of John Paul II Described
The Vatican press office released the following official statement by papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro Valls regarding the sequence of events preceding and following Pope John Paul's death.
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Problem With Old Apostle's Creed
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James Akin answering an objection to an old word usage in the Apostle's Creed.

 

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The Enchiridion of Indulgences
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The first question you are probably thinking is what does "enchiridion" mean? Well, it means collection. The next question is why would theologians give a name like that to a book.
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The Spurious Arguments Against Purgatory
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Responses to objections against Purgatory that use the Bible and church history to attack it.

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Working Your Way to Heaven (part 1)
One of the most misunderstood aspects of the Catholic faith is justification by faith and works. Protestants often mistake this teaching for a method of salvation based only on a person's works and not on God's free gift of salvation.
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Working Your Way to Heaven (part 2)
The Protestant View of Justification
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Working Your Way to Heaven (part 3)
Part 3 - The Catholic View of Justification
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