Catholicism Quote by Saint Augustine
“That there should be some fire even after this life is not incredible, and it can be inquired into and either be discovered or left hidden whether some of the faithful may be saved, some more slowly and some more quickly in the greater or lesser degree in which they loved the good things that perish, through a certain purgatorial fire.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Confessions, Book 10, 397 AD
The passage suggests that after death, souls experience a purgatorial fire reflecting their love for good, which can lead to salvation at varying speeds.
In simple terms: Afterlife fire reflects love for good, affecting salvation speed.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on how love for good shapes destiny.
Themes
afterlife
salvation
morality
justice
Mood
contemplative
solemn
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- ethical living
- charitable acts
- seeking forgiveness
Key Concepts
Purgatory
spiritual purification
divine justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you believe moral love influences afterlife outcomes?
- How does this view affect your present actions?
A Different Perspective
The concept of purgatorial fire is debated and not universally accepted.
