Heroic Death

In Sunday school this week, we discussed "dying well."

An insightful comment was provided by Tim, a fellow parishioner, who described dying well as being a "heroic death." He meant this dually: the classic image of the courageous Soldier who jumps on a landmine to save his buddies and ALSO the everyday acts of generosity for others (and the death of filling only our personal desires.)

What a powerful way to think of life and death intertwined this Easter season.