With these fearful words, Jesus warned that hell is real … and that we could end up there. Gnawing worms, unquenchable fire, utter darkness, weeping and gnashing of teeth. Since the Early Church, Catholic saints and other visionaries have reported horrific scenes of eternal punishment. Dozens of saints throughout history have described the terrors of hell, and relayed horror of being separated from God for eternity so that we may see for ourselves and repent.