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 to us when He created hell, whereby He will prevent us from being wicked (St. John Chrysost.).

11. Will the pains of all the damned be equal?

No; for each one shall have to suffer in proportion to his sins, and to the ill use he has made of the graces bestowed upon him.

'As much as she' (the city of Babylon) 'hath glorified herself, and lived in delicacies, so much torment and sorrow give unto her' (Apoc. xviii. 7). 'Unto whomsoever much is given, of him much shall be required' (Luke xii. 48).

'''12. Will all those who are condemned to eternal hell-fire be condemned by their own fault? '''

Yes; for all men may be eternally happy, provided they will avail themselves of the abundant graces which God gives them.

13. What do you understand by the 'Four Last Things' of man?

I understand by the four last things Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven.

14. Of what use is the frequent remembrance of the four last things to us?

It is, as the Holy Ghost testifies, an effectual means to avoid sin, and consequently to escape eternal damnation.

15. With what word do we conclude the Apostles' Creed?

With the word 'Amen', which means 'So it is,' or 'So be it.'

16. Why do we conclude the Apostles' Creed with this word?

In order to declare that we firmly believe all that is