Episode 319: Do Catholics Believe in Near-Death Experiences? With Scott L. Smith

Near-death experiences (NDEs) captivate people across religious and secular backgrounds, but how do they align with Catholic teaching? In this episode, Fr. Edward Looney sits down with Catholic author Scott L. Smith to explore NDEs from a faith-based perspective. They discuss the seven medical stages of NDEs—disembodiment, tunnel experiences, the Being of Light, life reviews, and more—while also diving into biblical accounts, the writings of saints like Bede the Venerable and St. Gregory the Great, and Marian visionaries who’ve had glimpses of the afterlife.

The conversation also highlights the Catholic call to pray for the dead, including insights from Sondra Abrahams' NDE, where she encountered souls in purgatory. Can NDEs help us prepare for our own death? What does the Church say about these experiences? Tune in for a fascinating discussion on faith, science, and the mysteries of the afterlife.

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Relevant Links:

Buy the book 📚: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/near-death-experiences/
Watch this Mother Angelica Interviw with Fr. Steven Scheier- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VFE8ToVatI
Visit Scott's website: https://www.thescottsmithblog.com