A Hellish Backup Plan
Dan Burke
June 30, 2014
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A Hellish Backup Plan Do you have a backup plan to avoid hell? Some believe they do. They believe that someday they will get around
Is God Present Even in Hell?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
June 13, 2014
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Father Fortea, is God present even in hell? Yes, God is present even in hell. There is no place (or being) in which God is
Are Only those who Want to be Condemned, Condemned?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
June 6, 2014
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Father Fortea, are only those who want to be condemned actually condemned? No one really wants to be condemned. But some choose to be condemned
What is the Process that Leads to Eternal Death?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
May 23, 2014
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Father Fortea, what is the process that leads to eternal death? As St. James teaches, “Each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed
Will Evil Exist Forever? – An Exorcist Responds
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
February 27, 2014
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Will Evil Exist Forever? An Exorcist Responds Will Evil Exist Forever? Father Fortea, will evil exist forever? Yes, in a certain sense. The clear teachings
What is Eternal Death?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
February 6, 2014
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Father Fortea, what is eternal death? The human soul, as a spiritual reality, is immortal (see Catechism paragraph 366). Like any spirit, it is not
Spiritual Resolutions for the New Year?
Dan Burke
December 31, 2013
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Well, its that time of year again. New Year’s resolutions abound. Looking back on this past year, did you grow in your faith and in
Why are We so Afraid to be Afraid of Hell?
Ralph Martin
October 31, 2013
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Editors’ Note: We are grateful to have one of the Church’s brightest lights join us at Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction. Ralph, in his book, The
Where are Demons Located?
Fr. José Antonio Fortea
November 29, 2012
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Dear Fr. Fortea, where are demons located? Demons–like the souls of deceased human beings–do not occupy space. This does not mean, though, that they are
Why meditate on horrible things as hell & last judgment?
Dan Burke
January 15, 2010
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Dear Dan, why would the Church recommend that we meditate on such horrible things as hell and the last judgment (aren’t there four things.)? Anyway,