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#12503 How Can Hell Be Loving? Annihilationism and Confession - Karlo Broussard

#12503 How Can Hell Be Loving? Annihilationism and Confession - Karlo Broussard

“How can hell be loving?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of hell and its compatibility with God’s love, addressing concerns about annihilationism and the role of confession. Other topics include the implications of seeking forgiveness from a priest and the understanding of Satan’s presence in hell, providing a comprehensive look at these challenging theological issues. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 15:11 – The idea of going to a priest for forgiveness troubles me. 23:35 – Isn’t Satan already in hell? The St. Michael prayer asks God to cast him into hell since he’s roaming the world? 28:50 – How is hell consistent with God’s loving nature? 44:26 – Not being able to go to confession until I receive confirmation troubles me. I’m in OCIA. 50:55 – I’m having trouble. How do we partake in sacrificing the Eucharist? Jesus did it, what do we do?

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December 16, 2025

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Show Notes

“How can hell be loving?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of hell and its compatibility with God’s love, addressing concerns about annihilationism and the role of confession. Other topics include the implications of seeking forgiveness from a priest and the understanding of Satan’s presence in hell, providing a comprehensive look at these challenging theological issues.

Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter

Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com

Questions Covered:

  • 15:11 – The idea of going to a priest for forgiveness troubles me.
  • 23:35 – Isn’t Satan already in hell? The St. Michael prayer asks God to cast him into hell since he’s roaming the world?
  • 28:50 – How is hell consistent with God’s loving nature?
  • 44:26 – Not being able to go to confession until I receive confirmation troubles me. I’m in OCIA.
  • 50:55 – I’m having trouble. How do we partake in sacrificing the Eucharist? Jesus did it, what do we do?