At a funeral mass my pastor said that those who received this sacrament (not only) will have their sins forgiven but will not receive temporal punishment for their sins. Is that correct?
Yes it is! It’s quite a comfort to know that one’s loved ones received that sacrament before they died. Of course, it is always possible that they were not totally disposed, so continue to pray for their souls. If the person is in heaven, the prayers will not go to waste. Prayer is never a waste.
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