Happy or Horrific Death?
When a soul’s last hour arrives, they will see this earthly life in a new light. If they were neglectful and careless about God’s law, they will have great regret. However, if they lived as God desires, their heart will be full of joy and love.
The time is coming when all of us would like to have another day or even one more hour to make up for the past. Take the advise from good priests throughout the centuries, take your day and your hour now that you have the time. For who can guarantee you another hour when you feel life slipping away? Death may come at any time. Always be ready for it. In this way, you will be free of fear or danger, no matter when God’s angel calls you from this life. Live in such a way that the hour of death may bring you joy rather than fear.
Never love any earthly thing too much. Place your confidence in God and look to Him as your greatest Treasure. He is far more to you than you can even suspect. A weak soul is enslaved by its earthly desires and loves. The prayerful man gains a heavenly liberty from this life, a liberty that is not understood by worldly men.
No matter what your interests may be or how important they may seem, when death comes you will leave everything and go to your judgment at once. Others will take your place and assume your importance and your activities. Few people know that their death is near. Most men are surprised by the arrival of their death. To those who love God, it is a cause of joy. To those who love this earthly life too much, it is a painful parting.
Fr. Anthony J. Paone SJ
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