Episode 431

Why Catholics Believe in Purgatory—and Why It's Good News

November 4th, 2025

20 mins 15 secs

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About this Episode

Purgatory isn’t about punishment—it’s about love that purifies. Dr.Sri unpacks one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines and reveals how the “fires” of purgatory are really the fire of God’s love—healing, cleansing, and transforming our hearts so we can love Him completely.
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