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In this episode of The Catholic Bookworm, Kiki Latimer interviews Patrick O'Hearn on his book with co-author Dan Burke entitled The Truth about Hell: Through the Wisdom of Jesus, Mary, and the Magisterium (January 30, 2025) Religious leaders do not teach about Hell to scare people to come to Church, though the fear of Hell often leads souls to turn back to God. Hell is the result of mankind’s free will, not God’s malice. French novelist Léon Bloy said: “The only real sadness, the only real failure, the only great tragedy in life, is not to become a saint.” Since only saints are in Heaven, the greatest tragedy, then, is to go to Hell.In these gripping pages, Dan Burke and Patrick O’Hearn present the most common reasons souls go to Hell (you will be shocked!) and how to change your life to ensure that you’re striving for Heaven. At the moment of death, you will experience a particular judgment by God and be sent to either Heaven, Purgatory, or Hell. Your mission in this life, therefore, is to pray, live, and help others to receive the mercy and salvation that God is offering so that you may attain eternity with Him in Paradise. Your soul will be stirred as you discover:

Twelve things Jesus said about Hell, and other Bible passages about this tormenting place

How the evil one tempts souls to doubt the existence of Hell and the possibility of damnation

The Church’s teachings on Hell, and the understanding of several Doctors of the Church about it 

Mystical experiences of the saints regarding Hell, and revelations in Marian apparitions

Five ways to turn away from Satan and open your heart to God’s mercy

Prayers, spiritual resources, and thought-provoking reflection questions for personal or group use