CONTENTS: Preface, Dedication, Prelude, Message, Foreword, Acknowledgements, 1. The Mystery of Purgatory, 2. Tracing the Roots of a Merciful Mystery: The Doctrine of Purgatory in Scripture and Tradition, 3. Historical Development of the Doctrine, 4. The Nature of Purification, 5. The Justice and Mercy of God: The Divine Paradox of Purgatory, 6. The New Creation: All Things Made New, Appendices: 1 to 13, Reader's Invitation, Universal Prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, A Pastoral Reflection, Epilogue, References.