November 11
“At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.”
-St. John of the Cross Read the rest…
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Interior Dispositions
November 10
“At the particular judgment the soul will be judged about every single thing – its thoughts, words, deeds, and omissions.”
-Cardinal Gasparri Read the rest…
Death and Judgment
November 9
“It is appointed for men to die once and then the judgment.”
-Hebrews 9:27 Read the rest…
Evidence of Belief
November 8
“If so many people believe in heaven and hell while also believing that this life will determine which destination will be theirs, why don’t we see more evidence of that belief?”
-Regis J. Flaherty Read the rest…
And Then?
November 7
“The best way to prepare for death is to spend every day of life as though it were the last. Think of the end of worldly honor, wealth and pleasure and ask yourself: And then? And then?”
-St. Philip Neri Read the rest…
Do Now!
November 6
“Do now, do now, what you will wish to have done when your moment comes to die.”
-St. Angela Merici Read the rest…
Preparing for Death…Daily
November 5
“Happy is the man who keeps the hour of death always in mind, and daily prepares for it.”
-Thomas à Kempis Read the rest…
The Foolish and Wise
November 4
“The foolish fear death as the greatest of evils, and the wise desire it as a rest after labors and the end of all ills.”
-St. Ambrose Read the rest…
The Reality of Purgatory
November 3
“The ‘suffering’ of purgatory is very real, and it is twofold: a profound remorse for sin and a profound longing for the fullness of God’s presence.”
– Father John Hampsch, C.M.F. Read the rest…
Commemoration of All Souls
November 2
The Commemoration of All Souls
“We know our union with the brethren who have died in the grace and faith of Christ is not the least weakened or interrupted by their death. On the contrary it is strengthened by our conveying spiritual goods for their benefit.”
-Second Vatican Council
Lumen Gentium, 49 Read the rest…
