The four last things are death, judgment, heaven and hell.
“Death is the separation of man’s mortal body and immortal soul. It comes to all men as a result of original sin. It is a temporary state, for at the end of the world, all men shall rise again to be judged by Christ. Thus the whole man, body and soul, will be rewarded for the good or evil that he has done, body and soul, in this life.
At the moment of death, each human person receives judgment from God based on his conduct in this life, and goes immediately to his reward or punishment. Moreover, at the end of the world, Jesus Christ will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. At that time, God’s whole plan for the world shall be revealed, and his mercy and justice demonstrated.
Heaven is the eternal state of perfect happiness resulting from the face to face vision of God, which is the reward of those who have served Him in this life.
Hell is the eternal state of torment and despair which awaits those who, in this life, have freely rejected God and the happiness which He offers.
Before the end of the world, there will be an intermediate state called purgatory. There, those who are bound for heaven, but whose love for God is still marred by some imperfection, undergo a temporary period of purifying suffering. When this purification is complete, they are fit to enter God’s presence and are admitted to the joys of heaven.”1
I started this website because it become apparent to me that there is a woeful lack of knowledge about our Catholic faith among Catholics that I know. I could give you many examples and the reason why I believe we are in the situation we are in, but that is a topic for another time. You will find most of the misconceptions and misunderstandings under the menu topic of “Do You Know…”. If there is a topic or idea for this category, please drop us a note through the contact form.
I chose the name for this website because that is what’s at stake. It “is a sobering reminder that life is short, eternity is long, and there are consequences for the way we choose to live our lives.”2 The wonderful thing is that God is merciful. There is nothing we could ever possibly do that He would not forgive if we approach Him for forgiveness with a humble, contrite heart. “The greater the sinner, the greater the right he has to My mercy.” (Jesus to St Faustina, Diary: Divine Mercy in my Soul, #723). Divine Mercy will have a privileged place on this website.
The topics that you see in the menu (Divine Mercy, Eucharist, Rosary, Prayer) are the four pillars of my spiritual house, built on the foundation of Scripture and Tradition. These are here more to share what helps me and perhaps you may find useful, or may lead you to explore and find something more suited to your state in life. You’ll also find some Devotions, Inspirational items, and Opinion pieces. Everything on this website endeavors to be aligned with Sacred Scripture, Apostolic Tradition, the Deposit of Faith, and the faithful Magisterium of the Church.
This is a fledgling project so please be patient as it grows. New content will be added routinely.
K Chascin, February 14, Ash Wednesday, 2024