purgatory

 From The amazing secrets of souls in purgatory by sister Emmanuel.

Q: Maria, why is it impossible to acquire any merits once in purgatory, while when still on earth it is always possible to obtain them?

A: Because at the moment of death all merits are at an end, while when still on earth it is possible to make amends for the wrong done previously. The souls in purgatory have a " holy " envy of this possibility of ours. Even the Angels are jealous of us, because we have the opportunity to " grow" while on this earth. But often the appearance of suffering in our life makes us rebel and makes it difficult for us to accept it and live it well.