Worthy of Heaven

Author: Chrisma C. Bangaoil
"Living a Life Worthy of Heaven: Aligning Faith with Action"
Reflection Date: November 23, 2024 Saturday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time
Daily Readings: Revelation 11:4-12; Luke 20:27-40

The question asked of Jesus was not only meant to test Him but also revealed how limited the thinking of the Sadducees was to this world. While they asked about the afterlife, they were still fixated on the realities of this world.

This could be true of us as well. While we may profess our faith in "life everlasting," much of our daily preoccupation may not reflect this faith. We often put more effort into saving this world than saving for heaven. We spend more time pampering our bodies than caring for our souls. We focus more on making a name for ourselves in this world than on making a name in heaven. So, the truth we profess does not always align with the life we live.

May we not only speak about heaven but also live lives worthy of heaven.

A Call to Action for Catholic Living: Let’s reflect on our daily lives. Are we more focused on earthly matters than on eternal ones? Let’s invest in our souls, prioritize heaven, and live each day in a way that honors the faith we profess. May our actions reflect the truth of "life everlasting."