Does Hell exist? Does everyone go to Heaven so long as they intend to do good? And what’s the deal with Purgatory, anyway? In celebration of All Saints and All Souls days, I spoke a little bit about what it means to be a Saint, and one way we can better grasp the idea of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory—why we should want to go to Heaven, why God would ever send well-intentioned people to Hell, and why there’s a Purgatory in the first place. Listen to the talk above by clicking the play button (or click here if the button doesn’t work).
Since this is a rather big subject and I only speak on this briefly, please ask any questions below if you need clarification or would just like to know more.
I am happily a priest of Diocese of London, Ontario, as of April 25, 2015! Hooray!!!
Some people are afraid to ask clergy questions sometimes, because they are worried about "what he'll think of me". I am happy to engage in any discussions you might want to have with me about the faith, and trust me, I have heard and probably even lived many of the crazy stories people might share and am not seeking to look down on you, but to help lift you up, wherever you are, to whatever degree you are willing to go. It's about you, and your relationship with God. That is what is most important to me. Since the Lord loves you without qualification, I try to impart the same courtesy.
