Mary Does Something Shocking in Purgatory (Mystics Saw It)

From Totus Catholica

Why Souls in Purgatory See Mary More Than Anyone Else Why do so many Catholic mystics say the same thing about purgatory? Saint after saint, century after century, different cultures and languages—yet a striking consistency appears: Mary is there. She is present, frequent, and recognized instantly . That raises a serious question: If purgatory is about purification for heaven, shouldn't Christ be the one most seen? Why do mystics repeatedly describe Mary as the most frequent visitor ? 📌 The Church teaches purgatory clearly (CCC 1030–1032): Those who die in God's grace but still imperfectly purified undergo final purification before entering heaven . What the Church does not teach is a detailed geography of purgatory or a list of who appears there most often—those details come only from private revelation, which Catholics are never obliged to believe . Yet the testimonies are strikingly consistent: St. Faustina saw Mary bringing "refreshment" and being called "Star of the Sea"; St. Bridget of Sweden reported Mary calling herself "the mother of all the souls in purgatory" and saying she "visits them often to comfort them" . ✨ What You'll Discover – Why Catholic mystics across centuries report Mary's frequent presence in purgatory – What the Church actually teaches (doctrine) vs. what saints have testified (private revelation) – St. Faustina Kowalska (1920s): Mary bringing "refreshment" and being called "Star of the Sea" – St. Bridget of Sweden: Mary as "mother of all the souls in purgatory" and "consoler" – St. Alphonsus Liguori: The mere name of Mary brings consolation to the holy souls – Why Mary's role (mercy, motherhood, consolation) is uniquely suited to purgatory, not competition with Christ – How Christ is judge and redeemer, while Mary intercedes for mercy—expressing God, not dividing Him ⏳ Chapters 0:00 – The Mystical Consistency: Mary in Purgatory 1:03 – What the Church Teaches (Doctrine) vs. What Saints Testify (Private Revelation) 2:21 – The Foundation: Scripture, Church Fathers, and Mary's Role in Grace 3:24 – St. Faustina: "Star of the Sea" Bringing Refreshment 4:15 – St. Bridget: Mary as "Mother" and "Consoler" of Purgatory Souls 5:40 – St. Alphonsus and Medieval Traditions: Liberation on Great Feasts 6:08 – Why Mary? Role, Not Competition—Justice vs. Mercy 7:53 – Objections Answered: Biblical, Protestant, and Secular 8:42 – What You Should Do With This Truth 🌐 Stay Connected 📿 Daily Holy Hour – https://totuscatholica.org/rosary 🌍 Website – https://totuscatholica.org/ ✉️ Contact me – https://totuscatholica.org/contact 🔍 Examination of Conscience – https://catholicexaminationofconscien... 📖 Key Teaching & References – CCC 1030–1032 – Purgatory: final purification for those who die in God's grace but imperfectly purified – Communion of Saints – The living can help the dead through prayer, especially the Mass – St. Faustina Kowalska (Diary, 1920s) – Mary visiting purgatory, bringing "refreshment," called "Star of the Sea" – St. Bridget of Sweden (Revelations) – Mary as "mother of all the souls in purgatory," visiting "often to comfort them" – St. Alphonsus Liguori (The Glories of Mary) – Mary's prayers mitigate sufferings; her name brings consolation – St. Denise and medieval traditions – Mary liberating souls on great feasts (Christmas, Easter, Assumption) – St. Thomas Aquinas – Justice and mercy as divine attributes; Christ executes judgment, Mary intercedes for mercy – John 19:26–27 – Christ entrusts the beloved disciple to Mary, establishing her spiritual motherhood 💬 Reflection Question If souls in purgatory—who are saved but suffering—find hope in Mary's presence, how can her intercession bring you hope in your own purification here on earth?