I would like to highlight two points from the book. One are a list of possible (not infallible) signs of predestination as listed by many saints, including SS. John Chrysostom, Augustine, Bernard of Clairvaux, Gregory the Great and Anselm.
These are as follows: quoted from the book.
- a good life
- testimony of a conscience that is free from serious sins and prepared to die rather than offend God grievously
- patience in adversities endured for the love of God
- readiness to hear the world of God
- compassion for the poor
- love of one's enemies
- humility
- a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary whom we ask every day to pray for us at the hour of our death.
It is clear from the writings of the saints, including St. Thomas, that many more people are damned than saved.
I suggest you read this book and meditate on your own life and death.
