Expert: Fr. Michael - 4/2/2008

Question
I know a wonderful actress from Mexico and her name is Margarita Maga~na, and she is wonderful she is only 28 years of age. I want her to go to heaven one day, and I don't know how catholic she is, but I do know she is wonderful in real life, If I start praying for her now until forever, do you think she will at leats go to purgatory, even if she does not live a full catholic life, i mean,it's better for someone to spend a long time in purgatory than to go to hell.

Answer
Prayer helps, but primarily the individual is responsible for her own salvation.  If she does not embrace and practice the traditional Catholic Faith, she will have a tough row to hoe, even with another's prayers.  That is the goal to which your prayers would best be directed.