The Way to Heaven

“On earth as it is in heaven.”

OR…

“In heaven as it is on earth.”

Life is a constant journey of growth—of striving to become the best version of ourselves in preparation for what lies beyond. There is incredible strength in stillness—in pausing to meditate, to pray, and to connect with the LORD . In those quiet moments, we open ourselves to the desires of our hearts and to divine guidance.

Prayer is not simply about asking for material things; rather, it’s about seeking peace within our hearts, within our homes, and inviting love to shine through our lives.

The LORD is fully divine. When we take time to be still, we create space for an intimate connection with our Creator(s). We can talk to the LORD. We can have real conversations with the One(s) who made us.

The Holy Spirit moves with us throughout the day—guiding us, helping us discern right from wrong. We ALL have the Holy Spirit because we ALL inherently know right from wrong. Once you begin to notice to listen to your heart and make the right choice(s), it will always lead you toward good and away from harm.

There’s a powerful Catholic prayer I say every morning. It goes:

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God, who have taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit,
grant that in the same Spirit we may be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation.
Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

(Christ is a name of God)

If I feel myself drifting away from the Spirit (right choices) during the day, I simply return to this prayer. It is simple, but powerful. Strength is found not only in motion but also in stillness.

Now, I want to share a bold thought:
What if we’re already living in hell? What if Earth is a kind of purgatory or trial—a place filled with lost souls, and our time here is our chance to find our way to heaven?

Take a moment to look around. Go to a mall, a store, any public space. You’ll see so many people with their eyes glued to their phones, missing the beauty of the world around them. Disconnected. Drifting.

What if every chapter of our lives is another chance to get it right? What if this world is where all faiths intersect and test us? And if we fail to grow, we may be reincarnated to face harder challenges until we learn to live with love and purpose?

Reincarnated meaning being given another day to get it right.

This idea challenges traditional Catholic beliefs, I know. This will inspire us to try harder—to live more intentionally, to follow the guidance of the Bible, and to aim for the ultimate destination: heaven.

Maybe that’s why our population keeps growing. Maybe we’re cycling through lives until we learn. Until we get it right.

Even though stillness is powerful, love must be shown through action. I once heard in a song, “Love is a verb.” That resonates deeply with me. Love isn’t just a feeling—it’s what we do. It’s how we treat others. When we live with love, not greed, we’re living with purpose.

Consider this verse from Jeremiah 29:11 (NAB):

“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you—oracle of the LORD—plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.”

Maybe “welfare” in this context isn’t just physical comfort—it’s spiritual well-being. Perhaps it means being given the time and grace to focus on our purpose, to develop our gifts, and to give back to the world. Maybe heaven begins when we fully dedicate ourselves to pleasing the LORD through how we live and love.

I believe it can begin right here on earth…

“On earth as it is in heaven.”

I don’t believe life is about money or status. It’s about giving back. It’s about sharing the love and talents that make us unique. These beliefs may evolve, and I welcome growth and challenge—but this is where I stand today.

Still a work in progress… we all are…