Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity

by Thomas à Kempis

Overview

FIRST TIME IN ENGLISH! Dive into the profound wisdom of Thomas à Kempis with "Meditations on Death: Preparing for Eternity." This timeless work urges us to reflect on the most significant aspect of our existence—our mortality. By contemplating death, we can truly transform our lives and priorities, guiding us towards a deeper understanding of our faith.

In this essential text, the reader is invited to engage with the reality of death and its implications on our eternal journey. À Kempis elegantly points out that considering our own death helps us renounce worldly distractions and align our lives with divine aspirations. The wisdom encapsulated in these meditations serves to fortify our souls, making us ready to face our Creator.

• Timeless insights on mortality and spirituality

• Guidance on how meditation on death leads to holiness

• Encouragement to live each day purposefully

• Exploration of the four last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell

• Includes a complementary email study series to enrich your reading experience

Embrace the transformative power of daily reflection on death, which is not merely a reminder of our ending but a call to live more fully in accordance with God’s will. "Meditations on Death" is not just a read—it's a pivotal journey towards spiritual awakening that inspires a life directed toward eternity. Prepare your heart for the ultimate calling with this remarkable work.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781505128086
Publisher:	St. Benedict Press LLC
Publication date:	01/10/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	88
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Thomas à Kempis (1380-1471) was a medieval monk steeped in the mystical tradition of his time. His well-loved work, The Imitation of Christ, is one of Christian history's best known works on spiritual devotion. This small book sidesteps academic pretension to consider larger truths. "A poor peasant who serves God," Thomas wrote, "is better than a proud philosopher who . . . ponders the courses of the stars."

Table of Contents

Translator's Note ix

Part I Reflections on the Last Things

1 Consideration of One's Own Death 3

2 The Torments of Hell 10

3 The Final Judgment 20

4 The Joys of Heaven 25

Part II A Discourse in the Person of a Sinner about to Die

5 Mindfulness of Death: A Sure Remedy to the Vices 33

6 A Lament over Time Wasted 39

7 Regrets Concerning the Deferral of Repentance and Reformation 43

8 The Uncertainty of the Last-Minute Repentance and Conversion 49

9 The Unreliability of Human Assistance in the Hour of Death 53

10 A Final Exhortation to Those Who Still Live 57

Part III Canticles to Heaven

11 A Canticle on the Joys of Heaven and the Choirs of Angels 65

12 A Canticle to the Angels and Saints in Heaven 68