Preparation for Death, St. Alphonsus Liguori
Preparation for Death, St. Alphonsus Liguori
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Preparation for Death
A Popular Abridgment

Author: St. Alphonsus Liguori

Narrator: Kevin O'Brien

Unabridged: 6 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: TAN Books

Published: 09/15/2021

Synopsis

In this popular abridgment of his monumental Preparation for Death, St. Alphonsus teaches the proper attitude toward Death, which is one of readiness; of always having one's "debts cleared." He cautions against letting even one day pass without reflecting on the certainty of death, the shortness of time and the length of eternity. Each chapter is a short consideration on some aspect of death, divided into three points easily understood by people in every state of life. Each point is followed by affections and prayers to help one persevere in his efforts to lead a holy life. St. Alphonsus prefaces each chapter with a quotation from Scripture designed to touch the heart of every reader. Death is the one journey every man must go through alone. This book demonstrates how only consistent, thoughtful meditation on this reality can set people on a more resolute path to Holiness.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nate on March 05, 2019

Probably the most important book I've read in my life. While we all read books that we want to say "everybody should read this." I think this book takes it to a whole new level.......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on January 18, 2021

This is an abridgement of a much longer text (St. Alphonsus is wont to write tomes) but one that is an especially powerful companion to Fr. Martin Van Cochem's The Four Last Things. In this text St. Alphonsus recalls through various arguments and proofs the importance of preparing ourselves for deat......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on June 23, 2019

I had seen this book at a friends house and the title enticed my curiosity enough that I bought myself a copy. I am so glad I did. It was an honest, sobering, convicting and encouraging reminder that this life is a temporary gift and that the more we spend it preparing for eternity the less we shall......more

Goodreads review by Gregory on May 04, 2023

Excellent book. Instrumental for all of us struggling Catholics to conquer sin and to always have our last ends in mind. My favorite quote in the book, would be a quote of St. Paul, "Nothing in life is more certain than death. And there is nothing that is more uncertain than the time of our death."......more

Goodreads review by Jacinta on June 07, 2011

Love St. Alphonsus... He puts everything so simple.......more

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