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Bill
Martin
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Hi, guys —
I have recently read an article by St. Leonard
of Port Maurice [New Advent][Wikipedia].
His sermon entitled, The few number of people who are saved claims only 2% of people go to Heaven. It was my understanding that if a Catholic dies in a state of grace he will enter Heaven, even if he has to spend a long time in Purgatory.
I've also read the same thing from a Protestant
source . . .
Only 2% go to Heaven, the rest
go to Hell.
Naturally, I find this very disturbing.
Regards,
Bill
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{
Is St. Leonard correct in his sermon that only 2% of people go to Heaven and the rest
go to Hell? }
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Paul
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Dear Bill,
The statistic you mention sounds
very strange and grounded in nothing
of substance.
Whenever someone says something, that
would truly contradict the teaching
of the Church through the sacred
Magisterium on a matter of faith
or morals, it can safely be dismissed
as being false, even if written by
a saint.
Saints do not have the gift of infallibility,
but the Magisterium does.
Paul
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Bill
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Paul —
What you are saying about someone
contradicting the teaching of the
Church is true.
- I don't know if this saint is
correct or not, but nevertheless,
can you tell me the percentage
of people who go to Heaven?
- What does the Church and other
saints say on this matter?
Bill
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Paul
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Hello Bill —
Regarding the percentage of people
that will attain eternal salvation,
the Church has never, and would never,
say anything on this matter.
God has not revealed this, nor is
there any way of knowing. Maybe my colleagues
can chime in on what
various saints have mentioned on
the subject.
I wouldn't be surprised
if some emphasize the narrow
gate while others emphasize God's immeasurable Mercy.
Paul
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