Pope Benedict’s 4 Sentences to Confidently Face Death

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI recently wrote a letter about the sex abuse crisis in Munich. Within the letter, he shared 4 sentences about his preparation for his death.

He 94 year old former Pope wrote,

Quite soon, I shall find myself before the final judge of my life.

Even though, as I look back on my long life, I can have great reason for fear and trembling, I am nonetheless of good cheer, for I trust firmly that the Lord is not only the just judge, but also the friend and brother who himself has already suffered for my shortcomings, and is thus also my advocate, my “Paraclete.”

In light of the hour of judgement, the grace of being a Christian becomes all the more clear to me.

It grants me knowledge, and indeed friendship, with the judge of my life, and thus allows me to pass confidently through the dark door of death.

Taken from Aleteia (you should subscribe)