{"product_id":"preparation-for-death-hardcover-1","title":"Preparation for Death - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLiguori\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint Alphonsus Liguori, the Prince of Moral Theologians and Doctor of the Church, was one of the greatest preachers in Church history. A religious founder, consummate theologian, and prolific writer, St. Alphonsus's own holiness and humility were unmistakable through his tireless devotion to the souls in his care. Those who hear his teaching and wisdom cannot help but become inspired to attain the same holiness and devotion to Our Lord. Here, in \u003ci\u003ePreparation for Death\u003c\/i\u003e, is his formidable work on the last moments of life and our duty to prepare for it while we still have time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Resonating throughout is the profound sense of the depravity of sin that St. Alphonsus undoubtedly felt and from which he longs to save his flock. He dwells repeatedly on the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Hell, and Heaven, bringing the reader to consider his own eternal destiny. Above all, St. Alphonsus's message is permeated by a prolonged meditation on the words of Our Lord: \"What doth it profit a man if he gain the whole world and suffer the loss of his own soul?\" The goods of the world are fleeting, and to the Christian, they are even a burden--as St. Paul would say, \"so much trash\"--because \"there is only one thing that is necessary.\" Topics include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the certainty of death, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the uncertainty of the time, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the death of the sinner, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the death of the negligent Christian, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the death of the just, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the habit of sin, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e delusions of the devil, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Particular and General Judgments, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e he pains of Hell and its eternity, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e the remorse of the damned, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e and more to stir the soul to repentance . . . \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Though St. Alphonsus can be a harrowing man to hear, it is only from the most unique tenderness and subtlety of his heart that such words can spring. For \"out of the fullness of the heart, the mouth speaketh,\" and St. Alphonsus's heart was filled to the brim with genuine desire for innocence and purity of heart in all his spiritual children. It is worth noting that he never refused absolution to anyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There is no better teacher on moral theology to ever grace the Church than St. Alphonsus Liguori. Let \u003ci\u003ePreparation for Death\u003c\/i\u003e show you why.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.94 x 8.76 x 5.77 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 09, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376838197497,"sku":"9781505133059","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/CCem6WbRzL9781505133059_fff1a0a6-faf5-4896-9cab-9c0151e2c84d.webp?v=1770026988","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/preparation-for-death-hardcover-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}