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True growth in the knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith cannot but include increasing cherishment of its many-splendoured richness! Incidentally, of all the doctrines and theories of the richness that we so treasure, perhaps the most baffling is that of Purgatory — does it exist, does it not? That is the kind of question this book dares to tackle for the benefit of those of us in the Catholic fold for whom the very sublime concept of Purgatory is both beautiful and consoling. Essentially, this book, though not a theological treatise, astutely demonstrates how the doctrine of Purgatory is based on the robust foundation of the Old Testament, the New Testament, the teachings of the early Fathers, the Councils of the Church, the liturgical traditions and a solid body of theological insight. In the process it fulfils three clear objectives: firstly, it so enthuses the reader with a tender care and loving solicitude for the poor souls in Purgatory as to deeply desire to mitigate their sufferings; next, it motivates one to make due amends in one’s own life; and lastly, it aptly inspires you to make known the knowledge and understanding it affords concerning the reality of Purgatory. Dr John M. Mathews, a gold medalist in English Literature from Saint Xavier’s College, Mumbai, has been Professor of English Literature and Philosophy for many years. Also a motivational speaker and columnist, he has authored A.’ Encyclopaedic Treasury of Positive Thoughts for Effective and Creative Living and The Wisdom & Power of Positive Living.
