The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 138: Summary of the Resurrection of the Body (2025)
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May 18, 2025 Fr. Mike delves into the Christian view of death as a transformative journey, highlighting the importance of making meaningful choices in life. He emphasizes that we should embrace death with hope, informed by Christ’s resurrection. The conversation touches on preparing for our final moments and living with urgency and awareness of life’s preciousness. Overall, it’s a poignant reminder that in grief, we can find hope and meaning.
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Life Changed, Not Ended
- Christian vision holds that life is changed, not ended, after death for the faithful.
- Baptism into Christ begins a journey fulfilled by death and resurrection with Him.
Daily Prepare For Death
- Prepare daily for the hour of death by living with awareness it could be today.
- Keep a clear conscience and conform your heart to God to face death without fear.
No Reincarnation After Death
- Death is final with no reincarnation; humanity dies once.
- This aligns with Scripture (Hebrews 9) and emphasizes the unique earthly pilgrimage ending in judgment.