When she went to Hell and recognized some people she knew on Earth... Catholic priest explains.

Summary

This video explores deep religious concepts including the general and particular judgments, highlighting teachings from the Council of Trent. It discusses how prayers, even those made for people in the past, can affect the present due to God's timeless nature. The video also touches on controversial topics like hell, the possibility of praying for those in hell, and the role of saints. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of adhering to the church’s doctrine, not mixing spiritualities, and maintaining fidelity to the magisterium for spiritual growth.

Takeaways

• 😀 The General Judgment will occur for all bodies, including those who have already been particularly judged. This judgment will reveal both glory and condemnation to all, as stated by the Council of Trent.
• 😀 Prayers, according to Father Rehill, are timeless and can affect events in the past. For example, prayers can be sent back in time to help individuals involved in accidents.
• 😀 Father Joseph Anuzi explains that while prayers cannot change a person's particular judgment (which is final), they can still affect souls that lived before us by applying retroactively to their lives.
• 😀 The general judgment will involve the resurrection of all bodies, even those that were cremated, and will not change the particular judgment pronounced at a person's death.
• 😀 God's timeless nature allows prayers of the future to be applied to the past, demonstrating the retroactive power of prayer in the process of salvation.
• 😀 While it’s not possible to change a soul's particular judgment, prayers offered for those in hell during their lifetimes can still be applied by God, even if the person has already made a final decision.
• 😀 The teaching of the Church, especially from the Council of Trent, indicates that judgment will be public, where the actions and outcomes of each person will be revealed to all, including the judgment of angels.
• 😀 We should not assume someone's fate (whether they are in hell or heaven) and stop praying for them. It’s essential to pray for all people, regardless of what we believe their final destination is.
• 😀 The process of canonization in the Catholic Church involves careful examination and scrutiny of a person's life, and it is nearly impossible for a canonized saint to end up in hell based on the Church’s rigorous standards.
• 😀 Father Iani advises against mixing different spiritualities and devotions that contradict each other. Instead, Catholics should remain faithful to the teachings of Christ’s Church and its magisterium.

Q & A

What is the significance of the general judgment according to the Council of Trent?

The Council of Trent teaches that at the general judgment, all bodies will be raised and judged again, regardless of whether they were judged individually before. This judgment will reveal the glory and condemnation of each person to everyone, making it a manifestation of God's justice for all to witness.

Why is there a second judgment for individuals if the particular judgment has already occurred?

The second judgment, or the general judgment, serves to manifest God's glory and justice to all. It reveals the ultimate fate of each person—whether glorified or condemned—so that everyone can witness it.

Can prayers affect the judgments of the past according to Father Rehill?

Father Rehill explains that prayers can influence the past because they exist outside of time and space. God, being timeless, can apply our prayers from the future to the past, helping those who lived before us.

How does the concept of time affect the application of prayers in the context of salvation?

Prayers are outside the constraints of time and space. Therefore, even though a person may have already passed away, their particular judgment remains unchanged, but our prayers for them, even from the future, can be applied by God in a timeless manner.

What does Father Joseph Anuzi explain about the role of prayers after someone's death?

Father Anuzi clarifies that prayers after someone's death do not change their particular judgment. However, God can apply those prayers to help the person while they were alive, before they passed away, as God transcends time.

What is the role of the general judgment in revealing the fall of angels?

The general judgment will not only judge humanity but also reveal the fall of the angels. According to the teaching of Trent, everything, including the judgment of angels, will be unveiled for all to witness.

Why should we not assume someone's eternal fate (heaven or hell)?

It is not for us to know who is in hell or heaven, except for those canonized by the Church. God keeps the ultimate fate of individuals hidden from us, so it is not for us to judge or withhold prayers based on assumptions.

Can a canonized saint end up in hell?

Father Iani explains that a person who lives a life of heroic Christian virtue cannot go to hell because they remain in God's grace. While the canonization process is not infallible, it is highly unlikely for a saint to be in hell due to the rigorous examination of their life and miracles.

What is the danger of mixing different spiritual practices and devotions?

Mixing different spiritual practices and devotions can lead to confusion and spiritual dissonance. The Church teaches that distinct spiritualities, like those of the Benedictines, Franciscans, and Dominicans, should remain separate to avoid spiritual confusion and maintain focus on the unchanging doctrine of the Church.

What advice does Father Iani offer regarding the use of the internet for spiritual guidance?

Father Iani warns against following online blogs or websites that mix different spiritual teachings, as it can lead to confusion and weaken spiritual growth. It’s better to follow sources that are faithful to the Church's magisterium to ensure clarity and authenticity in one’s faith.