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1037 God predestines no one to go to hell; ⁶²⁰ for this, a willful turning away from God (a mortal sin) is necessary, and persistence in it until the end. In the Eucharistic liturgy and in the daily prayers of her faithful, the Church implores the mercy of God, who does not want "any to perish, but all to come to repentance": ⁶²¹

Father, accept this offering
from your whole family.
Grant us your peace in this life,
save us from final damnation,
and count us among those you have chosen. ⁶²²

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CHAPTER THREE: I BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

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ARTICLE 12: "I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING"

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620 Cf. Council of Orange II (529): DS 397; Council of Trent (1547):1567.

621 2 Pet 3:9.

622 Roman Missal, EP I (Roman Canon) 88.

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