Do those who die in mortal sin get a second chance to repent?

[Lorenzo]

Do those who die in mortal sin get a second chance to repent?

[Lorenzo]

At the last moment it may be possible to repent. But some people die so quickly that they may not have that moment. If a person dies as God’s enemyâ€"which is what we are in mortal sinâ€"then he goes to hell by his own choice. Most of us have had a lifetime to choose him.


- Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.

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