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Hell: Flip-side of Freedom by Fr. Conor McDonough OP Scripture Quotes 1.        [God] wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people (1 Timothy 2:4-6). 2.        The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). 3.        And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him (Hebrews 11:6). 4.        If you see any brother or sister commit a sin that does not lead to death, you should pray and God will give them life. I refer to those whose sin does not lead...

Purgatory: Shedding for the Wedding by Fr. Conor McDonough OP Hymn from the Office for the Dead 1.        Remember those, O Lord, Who in your peace have died, Yet may not gain love’s high reward Till love is purified. With you they faced death’s night, Sealed with your victory sign. Soon may the splendour of your light On them for ever shine. Sweet is their pain, yet deep, Till perfect love is born; Their lone night-watch they gladly keep Before your radiant morn. Your love is their great joy; Your will their one desire; As finest gold without alloy Refine them in love’s fire. For them we humbly pray: Perfect them in your love. O may we share eternal day With them in heaven above. Scripture passages 2.        By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one ca...