Sometimes, these seven books are printed in Protestant Bibles as Deutero-canonical or Apocrypha. The New Testament and early Christian writings offer some evidence for purgatory. 211 A.D. The question of purgatory and praying for the dead was a major issue between Catholics and Protestants in the 16th century. The Roman Catholic teaching on purgatory reflects its understanding of the communion of saints. Prayers for the deceased are not a means of buying their way out of purgatory.
Sincere repentance includes a desire to repair the damage done by one s sins.
That may or may not be complete before the person dies. We who celebrate Jesus Resurrection over sin and death look forward to sharing in that victory, and we pray that our beloved dead may do the same. My middle-aged son has a lot of gay friends. I am afraid to ask him if he is gay. My other sons definitely are not.