The Treatise On Purgatory (1858) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166557102)

The Treatise On Purgatory is a book written by St. Catherine of Genoa in the year 1858. The book is a treatise on the Catholic doctrine of purgatory, which is the belief that after death, souls may need to undergo a period of purification before entering heaven. In this book, St. Catherine explores the nature of purgatory, its purpose, and the experiences of souls who are undergoing purification. She also discusses the role of prayer and penance in helping souls in purgatory and the importance of living a virtuous life on earth to avoid the need for purgatory.St. Catherine draws from her own mystical experiences and insights to provide a vivid and compelling account of the reality of purgatory. She emphasizes the mercy and love of God, who desires all souls to be saved and who provides a way for even the most sinful souls to be purified and made ready for heaven.Overall, The Treatise On Purgatory is a profound and insightful exploration of an important aspect of Catholic theology, written by one of the Church's most revered mystics and saints.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.

Author: St Catherine
ISBN-10: 1166557103
ISBN-13: 9781166557102
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d