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What Must We Do To Rise With Christ?

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When Adam sinned, death entered the world. When Jesus suffered, died, and rose from the dead, He conquered death for ever. If we die in the grace of Christ, we participate in His death and share in His resurrection. St. Paul proclaimed, 'If we have died with Him, we shall also live with Him.' 2 Tim 2:11 'To rise with Christ, we must die with Christ.' CCC 1005 Our faith and good works determine whether or not we have died with Christ and will rise with Him into His heavenly kingdom.

John: It has been said that there are two realities: death and paying taxes. I say there is one reality: death. I know a 50 year old man that has never paid taxes; but he will die.

James: Those with little or no faith often face death in fear and with despair. While many faithful Christians also fear death, they can welcome it with anticipation and hope in the resurrection.

John: When we take our last breath, our earthly pilgrimage ends as our souls separate from our bodies. So the most important thing about death is our readiness to meet the risen Lord.

James: How does the Church encourages us to prepare for our death? Through the grace of Christ, we must detach ourselves from earthly things and focus on the will of God.

John: It is natural to fear the unknown; and death is the greatest unknown. If we die in a state of grace, having lived our lives for Christ, we will rise with Him.

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