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Juan Manuel Cotelo returns to catechesis after dedicating five days to parents. He asks for understanding and announces a "test" where he will answer questions submitted by the audience.
Cotelo believes heaven is full of animals because God created them in marvelous ways and knows how much humans love them. He argues against imagining heaven as an empty space and references biblical instances where animals are mentioned or represent the Holy Spirit.
A child from Ireland asks about making mistakes when praying and during Mass. Cotelo advises not to worry, as prayers are learned through repetition. He emphasizes that the most important aspect of prayer is listening to God, not just what we say to Him.
A question from Germany asks if the devil was injured or died when he fell, and if he can still harm us. Cotelo explains that the devil was "wounded in his pride and died to love" by rejecting God. He asserts that the devil can harm us if we separate ourselves from God and the sacraments, but not if we stay united with Jesus, Mary, and the saints.
The most difficult question is whether the catechesis sessions will end. Cotelo humorously defers the answer to the next day, asking for trust from his audience.