We need to remember that while we are alive, Christ is perfect mercy.
At the moment of our death, Christ becomes perfect justice.
Yep, no ‘do overs” seems to be the case. Just before this latest work trip I did a bit of a “deep session” with a first year Catechism class and told them at some point they need to come to grips with their own mortality and how their embracing or rejecting their Catholic Faith is the most important decision of their young lives. Was a good discussion.