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1022 Each man receives his eternal retribution in his immortal soul at the very moment of his death, in a particular judgment that refers his life to Christ: either entrance into the blessedness of heaven-through a purification ⁵⁹⁴ or immediately, ⁵⁹⁵-or immediate and everlasting damnation. ⁵⁹⁶

At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love. ⁵⁹⁷

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CHAPTER THREE: I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

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ARTICLE 12: "I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING"

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594 Cf. Council of Lyons II (1274): DS 857-858; Council of Florence (1439): DS 1304- 1306; Council of Trent (1563): DS 1820.

595 Cf. Benedict XII, Benedictus Deus (1336): DS 1000-1001; John XXII, Ne super his (1334): DS 990.

596 Cf. Benedict XII, 8enedictus Deus (1336): DS 1002.

597 St. John of the Cross, Dichos 64.

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