After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John and led them up a high mountain apart by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no fuller on earth could bleach them. Then Elijah appeared to them along with Moses, and they were conversing with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, Rabbi, it is good that we are here! Let us make three tents: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified. Then a cloud came, casting a shadow over them; then from the cloud came a voice, This is my beloved Son. Listen to him. Suddenly, looking around, they no longer saw anyone but Jesus alone with them. -The 4th Luminous Mystery

Moment of Death



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Moment of Death
Question from on 07-11-2007:
Dr. Geraghty,

I am a little confused about saving grace at the moment of death. If GOD offers all sinners a last chance at salvation at the moment of death, would that not mean that if we choose to accept that offer, even if we died in a state of mortal sin, we would still be saved?

Thank You
Answer by Richard Geraghty on 07-18-2007:
Dear Jay,

The Church does not tell us anything specific about what happens at the moment of death. What it does tell us that if we die in the state of grace, which means that we have no mortal sins on soul, we will get to heaven either immediately or via a trip through purgatory. If one dies in the state of mortal sin, then there is no hope for heaven.

Dr. Geraghty

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