Meditation on Death Chapter 1
Meditation on Death by Thomas A Kepmis tranlated by Fr Nixon, OSB Published by Tan Books
Most people think that they have more time than they really do. We often qualify someone's death as "gone too soon." There is a reason that people often leave important things until later, as the author noted, which is why deathbed confessions take place.
Do you feel like you procrastinate in your spiritual life?
What are some things that you can do to become more aware of the reality and unknown timing of death and the things you should not leave "until later"?
Challenge for the Week
Go to confession and pray (after your penance of course) for a firm resolve to leave each day knowing that God could choose to bring you home at any moment.
