Purgatory Access

While the word "Purgatory" is not in the Bible, Catholics point to passages like 1 Corinthians 3:15 , which mentions being saved "only as through fire".

What Is Purgatory? | Catholic Answers Guide to the Afterlife Purgatory

Theological tradition describes two forms of suffering: the pain of loss (the delay of seeing God) and the pain of sense (corporeal fire). Some mystics suggest 15 minutes of this suffering can feel like a year on Earth. While the word "Purgatory" is not in the

Souls in Purgatory are reportedly consoled by their guardian angels and can be helped by the prayers and sacrifices of those still living. 2. Literary Guide (Dante’s Purgatorio ) Some mystics suggest 15 minutes of this suffering

In The Divine Comedy , Dante Alighieri visualizes Purgatory as a with nine distinct levels, located at the antipodes of Jerusalem.