The Art of Dying Well VIII - Fides et Ratio
Accompany someone who have lived a life well lived. Angels surround the bed of the dying, we would be in awe at the value of the soul. Be motivated I have great value and the Lord wants for us is eternal joy.
Joy is not pleasure, not hedonism, all encompassing
Fr. Gaitley
The dead person is not gone, more profound relationship with the dead, outside of time, don’t see things as we do. Pray for the expiation, beatific vision, only desire is to help us through charity. Will the good for us that we be with God forever. Increase of faith, hope, charity inspired to do better. Expansiveness of love.
XIV Exhortation Importance of preparing for death while a live & instructing someone to make Catholic decisions for oneself.
NB preparing for death gives one a virtuous happy life now and a more peaceful death. As [Proverbs shows walking with the Lord provides health, wealth, and righteousness.]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-T8DE50Voo accessed July 10, 2024