By what act is a soul sent to purgatory, heaven, or hell?
By the act of judgment.
What is this judgment?
It is that act of the justice of God which pronounces definitely on the state of a soul with regard to its reward or punishment.
When does this judgment take place?
It takes place immediately after death as soon as the soul is separated from the body.
Who makes this judgment?
It is made by God Himself; and after the Ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven it is made through the sacred humanity of the Word made flesh.
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