From The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis…
“In every deed and every thought, act as though you were to die this very day. . . When it is morning reflect that you may not see the evening, and in the evening dare not boast that you will see the morrow. Always be prepared, and so live that death may never find you unprepared. Many die suddenly and unexpectedly. For at such an hour you do not realize, the Son of Man will come… Strive now to live in such a way that in the hour of death you may rather rejoice than fear. Learn now to die to the world, so you will begin to live with Christ. Learn now to spurn all earthly things, so that you may then freely go to Christ… Lay up for yourself riches that will last while you still have time. Think of nothing but your salvation; care only for the things of God. Make yourself friends, by venerating the saints of God and walking in their steps. Keep yourself a stranger and a pilgrim upon the earth… Keep your heart free, and lifted up towards God, for here have we no lasting city.”
Photo taken from The Catechism In Pictures.
