What the Church Teaches

Season of Remembrance
What the Church Teaches...

Catholicism is honored and greatly differs from all Christian denominations in the doctrines of praying for the Holy Souls and pleading for Our Lady’s intercession on their behalf. Catholics know the gift of Our Lady who is most powerful ever Virgin Mother of God and we know the Mercy of Purgatory is genuine. We know the Hope there is in Eternal Life and we know that death of the body is not the end of our existence. The Catholic Doctrine of what happens after we die is a symphony of hope and triumph. This page offers some teachings, quotes and writings that helps present what the Catholic Church teaches on life after death. The more Catholics contemplate the mystery of death and resurrection the more we are going to understand the very purpose for which we are all made. To spend eternity in heaven with God is the purpose of creation and this is the real goal of our lives. So, just like Jesus, we have to live and die, to resurrect into eternal life. Once we know these truths, we would fear death less and make serious life choices with heaven in mind. The 2020 Our Lady of Guadalupe Torch in a Season of Remembrance calls us to know and think on these truths. 
 

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Quotes from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Purgatory in the Scriptures
Quotes from the Saints
Scripture on Death and Eternal Life

THE LAST THINGS - Documentary - 32 min
For each and every person in this world, through all the trials and uncertainties, there is one thing we can all be certain about: we will die. Despite this reality, many people spend their lives trying to ignore or avoid contemplating their own mortality. And yet, without approaching each day of our lives with this reality in mind, we are unable to fully grow and mature in the spiritual life and become the saints we are called to be. This film presents the reality of death and what will follow for every person. Powerful music, beautiful artwork and imagery are used throughout the film, and commentary is provided by four wonderful priests – 32min  - Click on image below

CATHOLIC ANSWERS Q&A!
Click on links below for these short answers to your questions!

Do We See Our Loved Ones in Heaven? 5min

The New Heaven and the New Earth - 6min

Are the Saints Aware of Our Prayers? - 2min

What Catholics Believe About Purgatory? - 3min

Is Purgatory in the Bible? - 7min

Matthew 5:26 One of many proofs of Purgatory? - 5min

Can the souls in purgatory pray for us? 4min

REVELATION - Heavenly Worship and the End of Time 45 min
The book of Revelation, with all of its apocalyptic imagery and focus on the end of time, has a great deal to teach us about liturgy and worship and how when we pray the liturgy we are the closest we will ever be, here on earth, to our loved ones who have passed away. This is a segment of Dr. Pitre’s study of the Eucharist. Click here.