About meditation on death

It is better to avoid sin that to escape death.

Unfortunately, the longer we live, the more likely our sins will increase.

If you are afraid to die, you should know that living long is more fearful.

Therefore, be ready for death at all times (Lk. 21:36).

Blessed is the man who keeps the hour of his death always in mind, and daily prepares himself to die.

Don't postpone the salvation of your own soul until later,

and don't depend on your friends or neighbors.

It is a pity that we do not live to the fullest even though we can have eternal life.

To be sure of death, make the flesh to submit through repentance.

Who will remember you when you are dead?  Who will pray for you?

Act now, dear soul; do all you can

While you have time, gather the riches of everlasting life (Lk. 12:33).

Think only of your salvation, and care only for the things of God.

Daily direct your prayers and longings to Heaven,

that at your death your soul may merit to pass joyfully into the presence of God.

[Thomas A. Kempis, “The Imitation of Christ” (Ch.23 “A Meditation on Death”)]