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- Supernatural: Location, Location, Location! -- Or, Where on Earth is Purgatory?This article recaps the 7th show of Season Six of "Supernatural."
- Does Purgatory Exist?Biblical reasons demonstrating that Purgatory does not exist and does not need to exist.
- Visiting Purgatory Chasm, Sutton, MALocated in the small central Massachusetts town of Sutton, Purgatory Chasm is an incredible park that will delight the adventurers in your family. Best of all you can explore all day for free.
- Understanding the Lost Finale: 'Let Go' of PurgatoryThe dominant theory on Lost's final episode, The End, is that the entire flash-sideways sequence was of Purgatory. But a converging multiverse may offer a better explanation.
- Talk Overview: Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory (4 of 4)This is the final part of a discussion of heaven, hell, and purgatory and how they apply to our lives. Today we'll focus on how purgatory fits into the afterlife landscape.
- How to Pray for Souls in PurgatorySouls in purgatory are very much in need of prayers from us in this world and mercy from Christ. In addition, the more we pray for the poor souls in purgatory, the more mercy we will receive Christ's mercy.
- Does the Repentant Thief Disprove Purgatory?Catholics believe in a place called purgatory where souls are purified before entering heaven. Yet Jesus promises one of the thieves crucified with him that "today you will be with me in paradise". How does this jive with Catholic teaching?
All Souls Day: The Commemoration of the Faithful DepartedAll Souls Day, following All Saints Day, is the day for commemorating the faithful departed. It is a day to pray for the souls in Purgatory, where they undergo purification of their sins before entering heaven.- Looking Inwards Toward PurgatoryA short free verse piece.
What is Purgatory?The Catholic Church describes Purgatory as a place where people go when they die. It is a final purification process that helps them receive the holiness needed to get into Heaven.- Where Will the Wicked Spend Eternity? is Hell Literal or Metaphorical? What About Purgatory, Universalism, or Annihilationism? Click Here to Find Out!'"Hell is a place that no one wants to think about. Regardless where one travels on earth, readers will find people groups trying to appease their gods. The question is, 'Is there anything to fear?' Also, if there is, what is there to fear?"'
- Affordable Adventures in MassachusettsTake a walk on the wild (and wallet-friendly) side of adventure with these affordable outdoor activities.
- An Exploration of the Catholic PurgatoryA look at the possibility of Purgatory. Purgatory is held by Catholics as a place that exists between heaven and hell.
Purgatory & Hamlet's Father in Shakespeare's HamletIn Shakespeare's most famous play, Hamlet," the ghost of Hamlet Sr. suggests to his son that he is residing in Purgatory. This paper will take a further look into Purgatory in Early Modern England.- The Indulgence Controversy and the Protestant ReformationOne of the most obvious signs of the corruption of the Catholic Church in the 15th and 16th centuries was the Indulgence Controversy...
- Purgatory: The Misunderstood Part of HeavenA clarification on the teaching of Purgatory.
Purgatory: What is It?Many Christians believe in a Heaven and Hell, but what about Purgatory? What exactly is Purgatory and how is it viewed?- A Lost Theory: The Purgatory of the IslandIs the island on Lost supposed to be Purgatory, or is that just a coincidence?
- Motion Picture Purgatory - Comic Strip Reviews by Rick TremblesRick Trembles took it upon himself to try something a bit different and do his iconoclastic movie reviews in the form of a comic strip… which he does on a weekly basis.
- If the Airlines Flew to HeavenWhat happened if you flew to heaven on a airline?
There is No Such PlaceI tried to find that in-between place with you.
Only the Peaceful Are Spared the CostA poem describing war.- PurgatoryThe story follows Gabrielle on her memories in Purgatory.
- Love PurgatoryPoem about a crumbling relationship which may have hope for salvation.
- 'Supernatural' Misha Collins Not a Regular on Season 7Misha Collins will not be a regular on Season 7 of "Supernatural."
- Is Less Castiel on 'Supernatural' a Good Thing?While less of our favorite angel seems like a punishment, could a largely absent Castiel actually improve the plot of Season 7?
Relationship Purgatory: "Why Won't He Commit?"Are you in commitment limbo? If a man wants to be with a woman, he'll lock that down as soon as possible. If you've been dating for three months and he still hasn't brought up monogamy, he doesn't want to be exclusive with you. And that's OK!- St. GertrudeThe life and times of St. Gertrude of Saxony, as Saint whose main focus was serving God by praying for the dead.
- ThanksgivingAn acrostic poem about what Thanksging is truly about for everyone.
Asceticism..."modern asceticism" in America might best be defined by adhering to Lent, when Christians give up or sacrifice something important to them or that they feel entitled to; such as Starbucks or sugar, thus representing the sacrifice of Christ.
Dead@17 - the Witch Queen Issue One ReviewJosh Howard continues his adventures of Nara Kilday in the Dead@17 universe in the first issue of The Witch Queen.
The Baseball HovelIn retrospect, maybe it wasn't such a good idea, but hindsight is always 20-20 and besides, we wouldn't appreciate what we have now if we hadn't made it through a season in The Baseball Hovel.
Reviewing the End of the Witch QueenIt's really hard for me to find anything new to say about Josh Howard's Dead@17 comic series. I'll just describe it the same way I always do - Amazing!- Untitled IIILike a big world in alignment with a spindle.
- NumbedA poem that figuratively depicts the symptoms of depression.
An Afternoon Spent HikingA descriptive overview of my experience in Purgatory Chasm, and guide to a fun experiance
Spirituality and LostMany people who watched the series finale of the most interesting show this decade felt let down and betrayed. However, by looking at it from a different perspective, the ending fits the show quite well.- The Last LostMy thoughts about the final episode of Lost.
- 5 Considerations for Adopting Minimalist DecorMinimalism has definite advantages for those who are willing to pick up on some of these tips.
LOST Finale ExplainedThe LOST Finale was epic. Though some may argue that it left them dissatisfied, it was undeniably brilliant in its delivery, decisiveness, and direction the creators chose. Here's a few questions I've seen and my attempt at answers.