Preparing for Death

Christians should approach death with joy and hope. However, they often feel anxiety instead. Fr. Hall invites us to reflect on the fact that one day we will meet God face to face. People sometimes neglect to consider this because they dwell inordinately either on their failings and regrets of the past or on what can go wrong in the future. Forming a habit of seeing our past as well as our future in light of Christ can reduce our anxiety. It can also help us as we prepare ourselves for the day of our death.