Kids and Purgatory
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I talk a lot about Purgatory in my house. As a Catholic I truly believe that when I die I will be making a stop in Purgatory. I stress over and over to my children to pray constantly for my soul so I’m not stuck in Purgatory. I tell them not to fall for sweet lines at my funeral like “she’s in heaven now.” I know the things I’ve done, I won’t be in heaven that fast.
Recently Squirt equated Purgatory to a waiting room. A great example, I reminded him that he didn’t want me sitting there forever and to pray for my soul. I also told him to think of all the waiting rooms he has had to sit in before he thought about committing a sin. I figured that would make him think twice before doing something he knew was wrong.
It appears that Goose has also taken my words on Purgatory to heart.
Last week, I was talking about Blessed (I can’t believe I can call him Blessed now!) John Paul II. Goose let me know that he was praying for JPII’s soul. Just in case he was still in Purgatory.
From Lisa:
Totally agree. I believe that praying for the souls in purgatory is one of the greatest things we can do. It was a great Divine Mercy sunday. Have you read the Diary of St. Faustina?
From Nicole:
I kept telling the kids all day on Sunday to keep praying for those souls in Purgatory. Of all the things we talk about, I really hope this one sinks in with them. As Squirt and I were saying,” imagine being right outside the door and not being able to get inside. ”
I haven’t read it yet, but after this Sunday I am really inspired to do so. Is it a hard read?
From Lisa:
It may seem like it will be when you’re getting through the introduction but once you get started in the notebooks, I think that you will truly appreciate it. I highly recommend it. I actually use it as a study tool behind the Bible and the Catechism. It serves as a constant reminder to me of how we should constantly focus on having a deep relationship with Christ. It makes me sad when I realize how far off I am. I’ve tried to get my husband to read it many times but he is not a reader, however he is an app freak and he used a Divine Mercy app to help him pray the stations one day at Church this Lent. It uses quotes from The Diary and he came home raving about how beautiful it was. He actually bought his own copy of the book and has started reading it.
From Nikki Andrews:
I have been praying for my father and my grandfather’s souls since I can remember….probably my whole life! I am glad to know someone else obsesses over this as I do.
From Nicole:
I still pray for my grandfather who died when I was 12.
I claim a lot that I wasn’t catechized properly, but I must have listened to something.
From Nikki Andrews:
HA! Me too. I have a purgatory mental checklist I run through. I added 2 people this year. 🙁 It started with my father, who I never really knew because he died when I was 5 months old, then my grandfather and so on and so on. The list is getting long. I may have to write it down and reference it because I always feel so bad when I forget someone on the list.