Ep 05 #543 Freedom from Fear of Death: Reincarnation? Pre-existing souls? Why do we die? What happens after?

Should we fear death? Why do we? "Memento Mori" is the ancient practice of remembering death, and how Christ’s resurrection turns it into a hopeful transition (Phil 1:21, "to die is gain"). Probe the mystery of Jesus’ descent to the dead, the Church’s teachings on near-death experiences, reincarnation, pre-existing souls, and a cautious perspective on psychedelics, marrying centuries of timeless wisdom from the Church Fathers and Catechism with modern insights. Learn to embrace the Holy Spirit's divine illumination, and prepare for eternity in love and peace. Whether you’re pondering the resurrection, mourning a loved one, or are just curious about the soul’s eternal journey, this episode offers a roadmap to freedom from the fear of death. Weigh the mysteries of death and learn to anticipate a new frontier of wonder with me. Thank you with all my heart to my newest Friends of the Show. Friends of the Show get all Premium Content and access to our monthly Bible study! What are you waiting for? Come join us Monday the 22nd for our Monthly Meetup Bible study as we finish up the Gospel of John, and begin to study the Sacred Holy Trinity! LOVE the Word® is a Bible study method based on Mary’s own practice: lectio without the Latin. Get the book based on Sonja’s method in the right margin, How to Pray Like Mary.   L | Listen (Receive the Word via audio or video.) O | Observe (Connect the passage to your life and recent events.) Does death seem exciting to you at all? What do you need to do to prepare better for the inevitability of your death? What do you want to say to God about that? V | Verbalize (Pray about your thoughts and emotions.) Remembering that He loves you and that you are in His presence, talk to God about the particulars of your O – Observe step. You may want to write your reflections in your LOVE the Word® journal. Or, get a free journal page and guide in the right-hand margin. E | Entrust (Rest in the Word.) Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, with the Holy Spirit your Beloved Spouse, lend me your wisdom and illumine my heart and mind so I may become free to glorify God by reaching my full potential.  Amen + Love Heals. Learn More. Connect Join me (click here) in the Sacred Healing community for our Masterclass and Consultation Group coaching calls, healing prayer livestreams, monthly Bible studies, LOVE the Word® takeaways, a healing masterclass and other courses, a dynamic phone app, and a flourishing community to help you find help, support, and experience deeper healing.  What We Discussed | Show Notes Overview: Minutes 00:00-15:00 – Christ's death and "Harrowing of Hell" Minutes 15:01-30:00 – Thomas Aquinas' eight articles on death Minutes 30:01-45:00 – near-death experiences, reincarnation, pre-existing souls Minutes 45:01-60:00 – the Church Fathers on death  Transcript Transcripts and CC are now provided automatically within both the audio and video players.