In 1917, the children of Fatima, Lúcia, Francisco, and Jacinta, were shown a vision of Hell during the apparition of Our Lady. The vision depicted a vast sea of fire, with demons and souls plunged within, all of whom were described as being like transparent burning embers. The children were deeply frightened by the vision, but they were also comforted by Our Lady's promise to take them to Heaven
19 years later In 1936, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska had a vision of hell during an eight-day retreat, according to Catholic News Agency. She described it as a place of "great torture" and "fire that will penetrate the soul without destroying it — a terrible suffering," according to Catholic News Agency. She also described a darkness where demons and the damned saw each other and all the evil, both of others and their own, according to Catholic News Agency. Key aspects of St. Faustina's vision of hell: The loss of God: The first and most fundamental punishment is the absence of God. Perpetual remorse: A constant and unending sense of guilt and regret. Unchanging fate: The knowledge that one's condition will never change. Spiritual fire: A fire that torments the soul without destroying it, representing God's anger. Darkness and stench: A perpetual darkness and horrible smell where demons and the damned can see each other. Endless company with Satan: The constant companionship of the devil. Hatred and despair: A deep hatred of God, despair, blasphemy, and curses. Specific torments: Each soul experiences unique torments of the senses, related to their sins. St. Faustina's vision of hell serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of rejecting God and living a life of sin, according to the Magis Center. It also highlights the importance of seeking God's mercy and forgiveness, according to the Magis Center.
The National Catholic Register report on both Visions remarks "...their jarringly similar visions of hell."
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