Publisher's Synopsis
The Treatise On Purgatory is a religious text written by St. Catherine of Genoa in 1858. It is an exploration of the Catholic doctrine of purgatory, which is the belief that after death, souls may undergo a period of purification before entering heaven. St. Catherine's treatise is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the nature of purgatory and the reasons why souls may need to undergo purification. The second part describes the experience of souls in purgatory, including the intensity of their suffering and the ways in which they can be helped by the living. The third part offers practical advice for living a holy life in order to avoid purgatory altogether. Throughout the text, St. Catherine emphasizes the importance of prayer and penance in alleviating the suffering of souls in purgatory. She also stresses the need for humility and detachment from worldly possessions in order to attain spiritual purity. The Treatise On Purgatory is a significant work in Catholic theology and has been influential in shaping beliefs and practices surrounding purgatory. It is also considered a spiritual classic, offering insights into the nature of suffering, redemption, and the afterlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
