The resurrection
is a sign that the eternal Father is faithful to his promise
and brings new life out of death.

 
Bl. Pope John Paul II, 20th century

Our path as individuals will one day lead us into the valley
of the shadow of death, where no one can accompany us.
Yet he will be there.
Christ himself descended into the dark night of death.
Even there he will not abandon us. Even there he will lead us.

 
His Holiness, Benedict XVI

Death is but God’s officer
to summon before him whom he means to call.

 
St. Robert Southwell, 16th century

When death comes, and we stand before God,
no king can command Him, no authority can restrain Him,
no riches can hire Him to wait past his appointed time
even one moment of an hour.
Therefore let us speak what we are bound to speak
and do the deeds we are called to do.
No empty time is allowed to any of us.

 
St. Thomas More, 16th century

Christ’s coming to life again for our sake
has put an end to the sovereignty of death.

 
St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century

I have destroyed death, triumphed over the enemy,
trampled hell underfoot, bound the strong one,
and taken men up to the heights of heaven.
I am the Christ.

 
St. Melito of Sardis, 2nd century

What is death but the burial of sin,
and the resurrection of goodness.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

On account of the Lord’s resurrection,
the whole condition of death
has been rendered insignificant.

 
St. Peter Chrysologus, 5th century