Yes, Bergoglio was a Jesuit, and he was, well, I don't want to speak ill of the dead. Let's just say, "I wouldn't want to be him right now." He is now visiting all the places of the dead for nine days, and then forty more days visiting even the dark places. Then, on the fiftieth day he goes to his eternal resting place. FAFO. This is what the Orthodox believe happens to us when we die. Sometimes the spirit is hanging around for a few days, and sometimes people can sense the presence of the dead one. But eventually, they go where they belong. I hope the Catholics get a real Christian for their next pope.
God bless you. You were really blessed to share this. My father died two weeks after his 48th birthday of pancreatic cancer. The last 24 hours of his life he rolled from side to side, moaning. His sister, who was an RN, tended him. He had been in terrible pain for a month since surgery, but when he died his face displayed a beatific smile. He was a true Christian and the most forgiving person I ever knew. We were very close, and I still miss him, but the pain of loss fades, while the memories do not.
A few years ago I was missing him more, especially since losing my husband, when I happened to find writings by Dov Fischer on The American Spectator in which he discussed religions. While he is an Orthodox Rabbi and my father a devout Christian, their belief in God and their moral foundations were the same. I believe that Dov knows Christianity better than most Christians. It really helped me to know how united we are, regardless of our roots. Keep the faith. We will all meet again.
Yes, Bergoglio was a Jesuit, and he was, well, I don't want to speak ill of the dead. Let's just say, "I wouldn't want to be him right now." He is now visiting all the places of the dead for nine days, and then forty more days visiting even the dark places. Then, on the fiftieth day he goes to his eternal resting place. FAFO. This is what the Orthodox believe happens to us when we die. Sometimes the spirit is hanging around for a few days, and sometimes people can sense the presence of the dead one. But eventually, they go where they belong. I hope the Catholics get a real Christian for their next pope.
Not until the Great White Throne are final decisions made. Revelation 20
Thank you for sharing that.
I have been watching Neer Death Experiences once in a while on youtube. Some very interesting stories about people who die for a short time.
What a wonderful memory for you of your father seeing his peaceful hereafter. You really are blessed, and it's probably no accident.
God bless you. You were really blessed to share this. My father died two weeks after his 48th birthday of pancreatic cancer. The last 24 hours of his life he rolled from side to side, moaning. His sister, who was an RN, tended him. He had been in terrible pain for a month since surgery, but when he died his face displayed a beatific smile. He was a true Christian and the most forgiving person I ever knew. We were very close, and I still miss him, but the pain of loss fades, while the memories do not.
A few years ago I was missing him more, especially since losing my husband, when I happened to find writings by Dov Fischer on The American Spectator in which he discussed religions. While he is an Orthodox Rabbi and my father a devout Christian, their belief in God and their moral foundations were the same. I believe that Dov knows Christianity better than most Christians. It really helped me to know how united we are, regardless of our roots. Keep the faith. We will all meet again.
God bless you and your family.
And none who sleep in death will have any consciousness until the resurrections occur.
Re-unification with the orthodox would be better.