Nihil Obstat Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I'd rather like to die either as a martyr or in some way that will allow me to receive last Rites. Viva Cristo Rey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Viva Cristo Rey. This precisely. This is the best type of martyrdom. Not only did this priest go straight to heaven, but he avoided torture and died almost instantly. However, there is an argument to be made that when you are tortured, you gain more merit in heaven and thus share in more of God's glory than if you had a quick and painless martyrdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 This precisely. This is the best type of martyrdom. Not only did this priest go straight to heaven, but he avoided torture and died almost instantly. However, there is an argument to be made that when you are tortured, you gain more merit in heaven and thus share in more of God's glory than if you had a quick and painless martyrdom. The thing I especially like about that picture is that, based on the fact that he is wearing a maniple and chasuble, he was probably actually saying Mass when he was arrested. Hardcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 The thing I especially like about that picture is that, based on the fact that he is wearing a maniple and chasuble, he was probably actually saying Mass when he was arrested. Hardcore. Go big or go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 an ya ever notice, we have plenty of stories of the wonders of Heaven from people who had near death experiences or visions, and the same for Hell, but no one has ever said wooo I had a near death experience and I saw purgatory, not to argue against purgatory, just saying how come no stories on purgatory out there ? Actually, there are a number of near death experiences where people have experienced purgatory. I'm not sure what more can be said beyond that, though, because these experiences are still a mystery -- with some common themes but with some variations depending on the person relaying the story. I find them pretty fascinating, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Actually, there are a number of near death experiences where people have experienced purgatory. I'm not sure what more can be said beyond that, though, because these experiences are still a mystery -- with some common themes but with some variations depending on the person relaying the story. I find them pretty fascinating, though. Who made you a Mediator of Meh? I agree with this action. We need more British people in charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Who made you a Mediator of Meh? I agree with this action. We need more British people in charge. Or, in my case, Americans living overseas. :) But even back home I was up at odd hours so I guess it works fine either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilllabettt Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 my goal is to not die in a stupid way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriela Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 In a state of grace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little2add Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) With a smile :-) Edited September 22, 2014 by little2add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I don't fear death. Rather, I fear dying unconfessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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