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The principle of reaping and
sowing works in a positive way as
well. We can sow good seeds that
will turn negative situations into

positive ones through Penance &
Indulgences

"The one who sows to the Spirit will
from the Spirit reap eternal
life" (Gal. 6:8).

This is where Purgatory comes in.
Purgatory is not a second chance or
a middle ground.

Rather, purgatory is for those who
die in friendship with God (i.e., the
eternal consequence of sin has been
dealt with), but not yet completely
purified (i.e., some of the temporal
consequence of sin remains).

God begins his work of transformation in us now and
he provides every opportunity to make amends and
every grace we need to grow in this life; if left
incomplete upon death, He will complete it in a state
called “purgatory” (see CCC, 1030, 1054).

CCC = Catechism of the Catholic Church

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