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Row upon row of flames can be seen in the depths of Hell, where are nestled - because of their own choices - impenitent souls who lived until death in lust, pride or disobedience, or lacking compassion and love.

A person who doesn't give up all attachment to sins and weaknesses before death must - if he is saved - repent in the darkness of Purgatory. Nothing impure can enter heaven.

If the Bishops would examine their diaries, they would see what proportion of their time is spent in teaching the Faith, or directly encouraging people to put it into practice. They will be accountable to God, when they die, for the state of the souls in their care.

By the mercy of God, the souls in Purgatory can bewail their pride, or greed, or lukewarm belief, or whatever has caused them, though believers, to be ill-prepared for death.

Many of Christ's brave friends have suffered mockery, imprisonment and death, in order to remain faithful to the teachings of His Church, and out of love for Him.

The journey from life to death is like being on a cable-car between two mountains. Sometimes, mid-journey, we seem to be making little progress; but if we persevere in faith, we can trust that amazing things are happening, and that we are moving slowly towards our final destination with God.

The journey from life to death is like being on a cable-car between two mountains. Sometimes, mid-journey, we seem to be making little progress; but if we persevere in faith, we can trust that amazing things are happening, and that we are moving slowly towards our final destination with God.

The journey from life to death is like being on a cable-car between two mountains. Sometimes, mid-journey, we seem to be making little progress; but if we persevere in faith, we can trust that amazing things are happening, and that we are moving slowly towards our final destination with God.

Life is precious. God gives life to every human being; and we should respect every human being, at every stage of that person's existence - from conception until natural death.

Life is precious. God gives life to every human being; and we should respect every human being, at every stage of that person's existence - from conception until natural death.

Life is precious. God gives life to every human being; and we should respect every human being, at every stage of that person's existence - from conception until natural death.

Christ came a long way to save us: all the way from Heaven, to die for us, and to be the Bridge to glory that everyone is invited to find and cross. Sadly, many people refuse to believe in Him.

There are people today who wrongly say "No, there's no Hell" - thus contradicting Christ. They are unaware that the entrance to Hell is very close to them - ready to receive all who carelessly or passionately embrace evil, and who at death are still apart from God.

Those who are saved, at death, but in need of purification, are like people who travel a long way underground to a vast, bright area, with operating theatres and physiotherapy departments, where sick people are treated until they have been made fit enough to ascend the escalator to Life in Heaven.

Those who emerge from death all ready for Heaven, and those who emerge from Purgatory after purification, are like people finally standing on a platform at the station, with bag packed. They are joyful, free of anxiety, and looking forward to going 'home'.

The Lord showed me the Cross at the bottom of a steep slope. All who held onto the Cross were saved from falling into the Abyss beyond, which is the place where sinners go who have not repented. By a living faith in Christ, we can be freed from the fear of death and Hell.

Few books today contain wise words about the 'Four Last Things', which are Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. It is important that people speak about these, and reflect on them. Many will be helped to change the way they live their lives.

Few books today contain wise words about the 'Four Last Things', which are Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. It is important that people speak about these, and reflect on them. Many will be helped to change the way they live their lives.

Few people are brave enough to speak about the 'Four Last Things' - Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell. Reflecting on them will help us change our behaviour while there is still time.

Wherever the Mass is celebrated, those present are present to the whole of Christ's redeeming work, achieved during His life on earth and including His death on the Cross. At every Mass, the graces of Redemption are made available in a particular place and era.