FOR LOVING OUR LADY, TOTAL EXEMPTION FROM PURGATORY
Since 2019 , I've striven to post on Our Lady's role in rescuing souls from Purgatory on the last day of November. This year, I'm putting the spotlight on one saintly fellow who gained a total exemption from Purgatory because he relied so completely on the Mother of God. Blessed Renier of Citeaux was known for his great devotion to Our Lady. But he was panicked at the thought of the pains of Purgatory; at just how badly his sins would cost him. His terror caused him to cast himself at the feet of Our Lady that he be under her protection. Blessed Renier was rewarded with a vision of Our Lady advocating on his behalf with Jesus, "My Son," she cooed, "deal mercifully with him in Purgatory because he humbly repents of his sins." Jesus responded, "My Mother, I place his cause in your hands." Then Blessed Renier was flooded with joy he was given the divine assurance that he'd not go to Purgatory, but would go straight up. My source for this ...
