Homilies about hell

How to Live a Life with No Regrets

The homily uses the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to discuss the concept of regret and how our choices in this life determine our eternal destiny. The priest encourages listeners, especially the students, to live selflessly and to use their time and resources to help others, focusing on those close to them, so they can meet God without regrets.

Are You Ready for Eternity? The Three Realities We Must Face

The homily emphasizes the importance of preparing for death, judgment, and the realities of heaven and hell, drawing from the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. The priest stresses that life is a single opportunity to make decisions that affect our eternity, and his role as a priest is to guide people towards heaven.

The Shock of Hell: Why Denying It Is a Dangerous Illusion

This homily, delivered on the Third Sunday of Lent, focuses on the reality of hell as the third of the 'four last things.' Drawing heavily from Father Martin von Kokum and the Catechism, the homily asserts the existence and eternity of hell, emphasizing that its chief punishment is eternal separation from God. It challenges those who deny hell, portraying their denial as a self-created illusion that will lead to shock and profound regret, especially the loss of heavenly glory.

Understanding Hell: The Absence of God's Grace

The homily addresses the apparent contradiction in the Gospel reading about resurrection to condemnation, explaining that hell is not outside of God but rather the absence of His blessings and graces. It emphasizes that God created everything, including hell, and that salvation is an automatic gift from God, urging listeners to behave, be good, and go to confession.

Fr. Mm on the Power of Divine Mercy: Confession, Indulgences, and St. Faustina's Visions

Fr. Jose Minimil Cerna

This is not a homily from a Mass, but rather a lengthy talk on Divine Mercy given by Father Mm. He explains the origins and importance of the Divine Mercy devotion, including the image, the Feast of Divine Mercy, the sacrament of confession, plenary indulgences, acts of mercy, the Hour of Mercy, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and the Divine Mercy Novena. He also shares St. Faustina's visions of heaven, purgatory, and hell to emphasize the urgency of turning to God's mercy.