You would never dream so much is known about Purgatory. Not only is the basic teaching of the Church given here, but also countless true stories of apparitions and revelations on Purgatory from the lives of St. Margaret Mary, St. Gertrude, St. Bridget of Sweden, the Cure of Ars, St. Lidwina of Schiedam, etc. Makes one appreciate the value of confession, indulgences, and works of penance since they help us to avoid Purgatory, or at least to lessen our time there.
