story1129-The souls delivered from Purgatory by his prayers save him from a fatal trap
Shaken by what he heard, the good monk thought that the souls for whom he interceded might well have lent him this help at the time of peril.
story1128-It is better to die with the certainty of going to Purgatory than to live in danger of sin
The amazement of the audience cannot be depicted; all remained nailed by terror in the spot where they were.
story1127-Gratitude of souls for their benefactors
Immediately an extraordinary crash occurred around the frightened vicar; it seemed to him that the bones were coming out of the tombs of the cemetery…
story1126-The value of Indulgences
“Offer him, in return for the alms he will give you, all of your merit, so that the punishments that await him in Purgatory may be diminished.”
story1125-Suffering of souls who have given scandal
It is certainly painful to have to suffer the punishment of one’s own faults; but it is even more painful to be punished for the faults of others.
story1124-Retribution for a broken promise
“Because of your unfaithfulness, of your heart harder than stone, I had to endure inexpressible torments in purgatory.”
story1123-Prompt purification through perfect contrition
“There is no delay, Father! immediately, immediately! the pain breaks me, and I am dying…” And, indeed, she falls on the pavement of the church and dies in the midst of her sobs.
story1122-The Mother of God, Mother of the souls in Purgatory
At this touching request, the Queen of Heaven cast a loving gaze upon the suppliant.
story1121-How much the souls in Purgatory are relieved by fasting and prayer
Gude never stopped crying, moaning, complaining for the victim of such a cowardly treachery. But since she was a Christian, she took care above all of praying and have many others pray for the deceased.
story1120-The Purgatory of Improper Words
The nun, at this sight, is seized with fright, becomes pale, trembling, ready to faint.
