Many spirits suffer periods of purification.

Many spirits suffer periods of purification.

Many who fall victim to the varied temptations in life suffer periods of purification, which are bitter and full of remorse. They realise that it is entirely through their own weakness that they have failed to follow the good they frequently glimpsed, for, in this pure and radiant light, they see their own lives. 

They are permitted periods of repose and joy, which refresh and comfort them and they themselves will to return to the expiation work, which they consciously undertake. The periods of exaltation, which they enjoy, make them realise that all that is best and noblest is within their grasp and they gladly devote themselves to whatever work is given to them.

Despite great suffering and anguish, there can never be despair among them, for the periods of light cast an effulgence over their days of suffering. Their suffering is real, but it is voluntarily undertaken to expiate their past sins.

ESO/José Joaquín Pérez