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 DEATH ~ OUR GOING HOME
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Leslie Freires
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There is something
in death that makes people sad, cry or grieve. Understandably, the mere
thought of it even makes one shudder or makes one fearful of its
eventuality. Leaving a loved one or saying goodbye is always a sad
reality, which many of us dislike. I, for one, experienced a sad moment
when my dog died when I was small, leaving a big hole in my heart for
sometime, or when I said goodbye to my closest friend who entered the
convent. Almost always, death leaves us a certain pain that may only be
healed through time by the grace of God.
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But is death
really something to be scared of? Many would relate about near-death
experiences. And despite the “heavenly” and “ecstatic” moment, many are
still left wondering what is there at the end of the tunnel where
a great light envelopes one at that precise moment when one is about to
be welcomed at another world.
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In 1 Thessalonians
4:13; 17-18, it says, “Our brothers, we want you to know the truth
about those who have died, so that you will not be sad, as are those who
have no hope. Then we who are living at that time will be gathered up
along with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so, we
will always be with the Lord. So then, encourage one another with these
words.” Yes, death is a “leaving behind” of our worldly life to
start a new one with no other than our Mighty Creator, the Source of all
life. It is a life of bliss where one can no longer feel pain and
hunger; only happiness and joy with Jesus, and with God, our Father, in
Heaven.
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Because of this,
we, as Christians, should be reminded that death is a reunion with our
Father, who is waiting for us to be with Him in eternal glory –
in Heaven, the place He has set for us, where we rightly belong. God, in
His goodness, wants us to be with Him in that beautiful place. He has
for all times called and sought us till we return to Him.
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I am reminded of
the movie, “Finding Nemo.” I was especially struck at how the father
fish did everything in finding his son, Nemo. He swam the farthest seas
and sought his son like no other. He was so focused on this one great
task he decided to do. With great passion, he went to find his one and
only son. God is pretty much more like that! With great passion,
He looks for us even if we climb the highest mountain or swim the
deepest sea. He would do everything in forgiving us, providing for us,
loving us… until we become united with Him when death has no more
control over us as we reach our final destination.
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Death is no more
than a transition period where we will be transformed into the very
essence of our immortality. We say goodbye to our mortal lives and
plunge into life that is eternal. Yes, it is a time to say goodbye.
The time to go home to where we truly belong. In Heaven.
- TELL US LIKE IT IS!
- Has something
wonderful and unique happened in your life lately? Did God answer your
prayer in a very unexpected way? Did you, like Isaiah, meet God’s
whisper?
- Have you felt His
powerful hand working in your life recently?
- Everyday, people are
experiencing God’s mighty Word in their lives and it is a pity that very
few know about it. Do you have a story to tell? Some Good News to
share?
- E-mail us (genesis@catholic.org) or fax us
(021-6627384), and tell us about it. That’s right! You don’t have to be
a great writer to do this. We can help you write it – just tell us like
it is!
- Don’t forget to write
the subject: “Let Me Tell You A
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