A Sermon on Hell [by St. Leonard of Port Maurice]

[In_Spiration]

Here it is.

I’m using this as inspiration to finally put some of my more stubbornly willed vices to death and actually get to Confession today. I generally tend to lean toward the cynical side of things, so my inclination is to accept the overall frightful character of his main point. I expect that many will strongly disagree, though. Who thinks he goes too far? Who thinks his literal accuracy is questionable but condones it as being motivational hyperbole? And, of course, why? I’d really like to get all Roman Catholic perspectives. Thanks.

 

[Shin]

I use this sermon to inspire myself as well.

How can a person not bow his head in humility at the testimony of so many saints?

It is very good for inspiring reform!

The Fewness of the Saved and Hell are great inspirations for those not driven to distraction by them (the scrupulous).

Our Lady of the Rosary Library is a website full of treasures.

‘. . . let us bear in mind that unless we are humble we shall not only do no good, but we shall not be saved. “Unless you . . . become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” In order, then, to enter into the kingdom of heaven, we must become children, not in age, but in humility. St. Gregory says that as pride is a sign of reprobation, so humility is a mark of predestination.’

St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Bishop, Doctor of the Church

‘Live with the few if you want to reign with the few.’

St. John Climacus

 

[notredame_999]

Thank you for posting this, I thought about it all day. How come no one talks about this anymore? After reading this I feel like Fransisco, Lucia, and Jacinta who were terrified after Our Lady showed them hell. The part about abusing the sacrament of confession and the lack of penance really got to me.

 

[Ultima_Ratio]

I love this sermon. It really helps to keep us on the straight and narrow path.