Making the most of life without the fear of death

Sunday, April 17, 2011
Fr. George Knab
Gospel: Matt. 26:14-75 Last Supper and Passion of Christ

Summary: As a hospital chaplain, Fr. Knab knew a 15-year-old boy with lymphoma. One day his windpipe swelled up, and he could not breath. Doctors brought him back, and afterward, the boy  explained that he had the experience of being in a dark tunnel. There was a voice that said, “Are you ready to die?”

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“No, he said. I have too much to live for.” Then the voice said, “Go in peace.”

After that, the young  man went home. Although he died two years later, his mother recalled that during his last years, he was at peace with everything, and that he had no fear of death.

We all have a passover, a journey to make, from this life to the next. God wants us to make this passover without fear. The Church provides a blessing. Holy Week commemorates a passing over to God”s holy presence. If we keep company with him in the Holy Week liturgy, Jesus will keep company with us in our journey.