Have you ever pondered what it means to stand before the God at life's end? Join us as we explore this mystery with Father Stephen Sanchez, a Discalced Carmelite priest, whose insights into the Catholic tradition's views on the afterlife and final judgment are nothing short of illuminating. We scrutinize the intimate moment of personal judgment, where the sum of our earthly lives is unveiled before God's eyes. Delving into the depths of Matthew's sheep and goats parable, we reveal how our choices resonate into eternity. Lent's culmination in Easter is cast in a new light as we discuss the 'transitus'—our soul's passage from death to eternal life with God, and the profound contrast between the fates of the redeemed and the condemned.

Embrace a transformative journey through the lens of eschatology, as we discuss the anticipation of encountering Christ in His full glory. Our conversation turns to the mystical communion awaiting believers, drawing upon the wisdom of Colossians 3 and Lumen Gentium to unwrap the sublime union between Christ and His Church. The communion of saints emerges as a transcendent bond uniting us in spirit and love, as we navigate through the Church's earthly mission. As our epoch edges closer to its ultimate renewal, we examine the present sanctity of the Church and the Holy Spirit's guiding presence in leading us toward the heavenly kingdom's promise. This episode is a profound reflection on our existence's final chapters and the anticipation of the life to come.

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