God In Hell?

[MissyP89]

I read this from St. Louis de Montfort tonight:

"Since God is everywhere, he can be found everywhere, even in hell."

I thought hell was the total absence of God? I understand that Jesus descended into hell -- is he referring to that moment, or am I missing something?

Thanks in advance.

[cappie]

Those who are in hell desire nothing more than the absence of God. They didn’t want to be in God’s presence during their earthly lives, and they certainly don’t want Him near when they’re in hell. The worst thing about hell is the presence of God there. God is present in hell is His judgmental presence. It is the absence of the blessedness of His unveiled glory that is a delight to the souls of those who love Him, but it is the presence of the darkness of judgment. Hell reflects the presence of God in His mode of judgment, in His exercise of wrath, and that’s what everyone would like to escape. Psalm 139: 7 – 8 "Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there."