Above all, the state of grace is absolutely necessary at the moment of death; without it, salvation and supernatural happiness the beatific vision of God - are impossible.
Interpretation
A state of grace is essential for salvation at death, without which one cannot achieve divine happiness.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being in a state of grace—meaning a state of being free from sin and in a right relationship with God—at the critical moment of death. The implication is that without this grace, one cannot attain salvation or the ultimate joy of experiencing God, known as the beatific vision, which is central to Christian belief about the afterlife.
In practice
In a funeral speech, one might reflect on the importance of living in grace for a peaceful passing.
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