1. What is heaven?
Heaven is a place of perfect happiness which will never end.
“Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, what things God hath prepared for them that love Him” (1st Corinthians 2:9).
2. Who goes to heaven?
The only ones who go to heaven are those who have grace in their souls at the moment of death.
“Then shall the king say to them that shall be on His right hand: Come, ye blessed of My Father, possess you the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world”
(Matthew 25:34).
3. What is the happiness of heaven?
The happiness of heaven will come from seeing God face to face and possessing Him in divine love.
“We see now through a glass in a dark manner, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then I shall know even as I am known” (1st Corinthians 13:12).
“Thou hast made known to me the ways of life, thou shalt fill me with joy with thy countenance” (Psalm 15:11).
4. How long will the happiness of heaven last?
The happiness of heaven will last forever.
5. Will everyone have the same happiness in heaven?
No, the happiness of some will be greater than others, but everyone will be as happy as he can be.
“For star differeth from star in glory” (1st Corinthians 15:41).
6. Why will some have greater happiness in heaven than others?
The happiness of some will be greater than that of others because they will be able to see God more clearly.
“God will render to every man according to his works. To them indeed, who, according to patience in good work, seek glory and honour and incorruption, eternal life” (Romans 2:6, 7).
(See also Matthew 16:27).
7. Why will some in heaven be able to see God more clearly?
Some souls will be able to see God more clearly because they died with more grace than others.
“His servants shall serve Him and they shall see His face” (Apocalypse 22:3, 4).
“And every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labours (1st Corinthians 3:8).
8. How, then, should I spend my time on earth?
I should try to get as much grace in my soul as I can before I die.
“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that which endureth unto life everlasting, which the Son of Man will give you” (John 6:27).
“The night cometh, when no man can work” (John 9:4).
9. Is it possible to find perfect happiness on this earth?
No, it is not possible to find perfect happiness on this earth, because nothing on this earth can completely satisfy me, neither money nor fame nor pleasure.
And when I turned myself to all the works which my hands had wrought and to the labors wherein I had labored in vain, I saw in all things vanity, and vexation of mind, and that nothing was lasting under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 2:11).
10. Why is the happiness of heaven perfect?
The happiness of heaven is perfect because God made me for Himself, and I can find perfect satisfaction in Him alone.
“Thou hast made us for Thyself, O Lord, and our hearts will be always restless until they rest in Thee” (St. Augustine).
11. Shall I know my family and friends in heaven?
Yes, I shall know my family and friends in heaven, and this will add to my happiness. I will also know Mary, the Mother of Jesus and the Angels and Saints of God.
“Now therefore, you are no more strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the Saints, and the domestics of God” (Ephesians 2:19).
12. Will there be any sorrow or pain in heaven?
No, there will be no sorrow, sickness, pain, sin or temptation in heaven, but complete, unending joy.
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and death shall be no more, nor mourning, nor crying, nor sorrow shall be any more” (Apocalypse 21:4).
13. What would keep me from getting into heaven?
If I die with a big sin on my soul, I can never get into heaven.
There shall not enter into it anything defiled or that worketh abomination or maketh a lie, but they that are written in the Book of Life of the Lamb” (Apocalypse 21:27).
“And He shall say to you: I know not whence you are; depart from Me, all ye workers of iniquity” (Luke 13:27).
14. How often should I pray to get into heaven? I should pray every day to get into heaven.
“As the hart panteth after the fountains of water, so my soul panteth after Thee, O God. My soul hath thirsted after the strong living God: when shall I come and appear before the face of God” (Psalm 41:2 & 3).
15. What is the chief difference between heaven and Limbo?
The souls in heaven see God face to face, while the souls in Limbo do not see God face to face.