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As Catholics, we believe that when a person dies, the soul separates from the body. He then stands before God in judgment. Remember that the soul is really "who" we are: while the body lies in death, our soul — who we are — lives on and returns to the Lord for judgment.
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Oct 17, 2019 · The author explores the biblical and theological views on the afterlife, focusing on the themes of faith, truth, transformation and glory. She suggests that we will see God face to face, be like God and share in Christ's glorified nature.
Answer: Although physical human bodies die, human souls never die. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that every spiritual soul “is immortal: It does not perish when it separates from the body at death, and it will be reunited with the body at the final Resurrection” (CCC 366).
Mar 25, 2020 · Learn about the Catholic teaching on judgement, purgatory, angels and heaven after death. Find out how to pray for the deceased and what to avoid saying about those who have fallen asleep in the Lord.
Learn about the Catholic teaching on the afterlife, based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Find out what happens to our soul after death, and how we can prepare for judgement and eternal destiny.
In the Catholic tradition, why is it so important to maintain the integrity of the body after death if the soul is no longer there? Doesn’t the body pass away with time anyway?
The Catholic Church has a rich and deep-rooted belief in life after death. This article delves into the core beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church regarding what happens to the soul after mortal life ends.
