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#12463 Does Purgatory Undermine Jesus’ Sacrifice? Eucharist and Salvation - Karlo Broussard

#12463 Does Purgatory Undermine Jesus’ Sacrifice? Eucharist and Salvation - Karlo Broussard

“Does Purgatory Undermine Jesus’ Sacrifice?” This episode explores the relationship between Jesus’ sacrifice and the concept of purgatory, addressing whether it diminishes His atonement. Additionally, we delve into questions about the nature of salvation, the significance of the Eucharist, and the practices surrounding communion and adoration. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 05:45 – If Jesus’ death on the cross was sufficient to take away all sin, and all the punishment for sin, then why would anyone need to suffer for sins after death, like in purgatory? Wouldn’t purgatory be an insult to what Jesus already accomplished? 19:24 – I think Catholicism preaches a different Jesus and a different salvation. Specific issue about salvation on eternal security? 34:40 – Is the Eucharist the end all be all? 47:17 – Why can’t the soul in purgatory pray for themselves? 51:49 – Where does the practice of kneeling for communion come from and where did adoration come from?

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November 18, 2025

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“Does Purgatory Undermine Jesus’ Sacrifice?” This episode explores the relationship between Jesus’ sacrifice and the concept of purgatory, addressing whether it diminishes His atonement. Additionally, we delve into questions about the nature of salvation, the significance of the Eucharist, and the practices surrounding communion and adoration.

Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter

Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com

Questions Covered:

  • 05:45 – If Jesus’ death on the cross was sufficient to take away all sin, and all the punishment for sin, then why would anyone need to suffer for sins after death, like in purgatory? Wouldn’t purgatory be an insult to what Jesus already accomplished?
  • 19:24 – I think Catholicism preaches a different Jesus and a different salvation. Specific issue about salvation on eternal security?
  • 34:40 – Is the Eucharist the end all be all?
  • 47:17 – Why can’t the soul in purgatory pray for themselves?
  • 51:49 – Where does the practice of kneeling for communion come from and where did adoration come from?