Banish the fear of death
and think of the eternal life that follows it.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

What is there to fear in death?
It is a return, a going home to the God and Father
who first created us.

 
Servant of God, Walter Ciszek, 20th century

Christ, you defeated the sharp spear of death,
and opened the kingdom of Heaven
to those who believe in you.

 
St. Polycarp, 2nd century

Let no one fear death,
for the Savior's death has set us free.

 
St. John Chrysostom, 4th century

If one has faith, the entry into death is a glorious one.
It really means being greeted by Christ Himself,
being invaded by his life, being one with him.

 
Servant of God, Catherine Doherty, 20th century

Death is the passage to eternal happiness in store for
those who toil for truth and justice,
and who do their utmost to follow Christ.

 
St. John Paul II, 20th century

With Christ, victory is certain.

 
St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century

He defeated the sharp spear of Death,
and opened the kingdom of heaven
to those who believe in him.

 
cf. 'Te Deum'