"There is a tendency today to forget that Heaven is an acquired taste; not everyone wants what God offers. While everyone wants to be happy, often happiness is conceived of in an egocentric way. Heaven is thought of as a personally designed paradise where we will be happy on our own terms.
"But that is not what Heaven is. Heaven is the Kingdom of God in all its fullness. Its values and qualities are manifold but include many things that are not immediately desirable to those who live with hearts and minds that are worldly and sinful. . . ."
In a recent commentary based on a related book by Fr. Louis Cameli, Msgr. Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish, Washington, DC) reflected on Heaven as a place where every aspect of God’s law is perfectly manifested.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Heaven is an Acquired Taste (27 NOV 25)
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