Do Not Fear Death Says The Pope
The Holy Father in his Angelus message today, reminds us that death is part of our Christian faith. We must embrace the mystery of death with the hope of the Resurrection. Hat tip to The Pope Blog.
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians can cultivate a fearless acceptance of death, recognizing that it is a necessary juncture leading from one's journey on earth to one's final destination in heaven, said Pope Benedict XVI.
Observing the Nov. 1 feast of All Saints and anticipating the Nov. 2 feast of All Souls, Pope Benedict said these days of offering prayers for departed loved ones can help Christians "think of the mystery of death without fear.
""New life, received through baptism, is not subject to the corruption and power of death," he said Nov. 1 before praying his midday Angelus.
For Christians, "death is a gateway from the earthly pilgrimage to the home of heaven, where the Father welcomes all his children of every nation, race, people and tongue," he said.He called on Christians to include some time during the two feast days to "think about the mystery of death without fear and cultivate that constant awareness that prepares us to face (death) with serenity."
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Christians can cultivate a fearless acceptance of death, recognizing that it is a necessary juncture leading from one's journey on earth to one's final destination in heaven, said Pope Benedict XVI.
Observing the Nov. 1 feast of All Saints and anticipating the Nov. 2 feast of All Souls, Pope Benedict said these days of offering prayers for departed loved ones can help Christians "think of the mystery of death without fear.
""New life, received through baptism, is not subject to the corruption and power of death," he said Nov. 1 before praying his midday Angelus.
For Christians, "death is a gateway from the earthly pilgrimage to the home of heaven, where the Father welcomes all his children of every nation, race, people and tongue," he said.He called on Christians to include some time during the two feast days to "think about the mystery of death without fear and cultivate that constant awareness that prepares us to face (death) with serenity."
Read more here.
2 Comments:
When I was a teenager I was so afraid of death. Now with the faith I have I also see it as a gateway to our new home with our Father in heaven. Thanks for this and happy all souls day to you.
Yes Carmel, I think as we grow older and we see loved ones go before us gives us that hope that we will see them again and enjoy the fullness of life in Heaven.
Happy All Souls Day to you too!
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