“I am struck by the fact that almost no one speaks publicly of a longing to depart this life and be with God.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“While we ought to regard the day of our judgment with sober reverence, we should go with joyful hope to the Lord, who loves us and for whom we have longed.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“Part of the mystery of death is that it is presupposed by another equally deep and mysterious question: What is life?” – Monsignor Charles Pope
“When we recall the four last things (death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell), we ought to consider for a moment what Scripture and Tradition have to say about what our resurrected bodies will be like.” – Monsignor Charles Pope
As November ends but Advent begins, Monsignor Pope asks us to remember the four last things.
Will the day of judgment be one of shame–or a story of restoration, redemption, and resurrection to be sung with joy?
Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore the Church’s teachings on death, judgment, Heaven, and Hell by speaking with Fr. Wade Menezes about his book “The Four Last Things”.
On this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Liz Estler explores what it means for Christ to be enthroned in our hearts.
How does the existence of hell prove God’s goodness? Find out as Allison Ricciardi explores a common cultural myth that a good God would not send people to hell.
Are you ready for Advent? Dan and Melissa have some suggestions that will help you cleanse your soul in preparation for Christmas.