In heaven, our apprehension of the "gifts" of another (which were always what personalized the other in their uniqueness), will no longer be tainted by envy; they will be celebrated. We will truly be thankful for the way in which others (and ourselves) were given to reflect the glory of God. Such thankfulness, which is possible even here on earth, will be a way in which we "share" in the giftedness of others.
I think our soul is that part of us responds to truth, beauty and goodness. To love truth and appreciate beauty and seek goodness. My children have grown to be, my children and I think in heaven we will be like delighted children discovering endlessly God's being.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:20 🎙️ The Off-Campus Conversations series follows up with speakers from the Thomistic Institute, discussing insights from their lectures. 01:46 📚 Dr. Michael Root, an Emeritus Professor, discusses his work on ecumenical efforts, including the Lutheran-Catholic Joint Declaration on justification. 02:00 🙏 The episode explores the virtue of Hope and Heaven, focusing on the New Testament's communal imagery and eschatological themes. 03:08 💬 Theologians debate the Telos of human life as either God or the Kingdom of God, introducing social dimensions into eschatology. 04:31 🌇 The Kingdom of Heaven is discussed with both its God-centeredness and its communal aspect in mind. 06:49 🌄 Communion and differentiation will exist in the Kingdom of Heaven, allowing each individual to appreciate and delight in God from their unique perspective. 08:57 🌌 The mediation of Christ is not as an object but as the one in whom individuals participate, ensuring ongoing communion and dependence on Christ in heaven. 11:51 🍕 Heaven's communal experience emphasizes the cessation of selfishness, turning "Mine and Thine" into "Ours," while maintaining individual personality and history. 14:09 🥂 Diversity and differentiation will exist among individuals in heaven, allowing each to uniquely appreciate and participate in the common good of God. 17:00 🍕 The concept of heaven defies materialistic reductionism; individuals rejoice in God while appreciating others' diverse experiences and connections with Him. 19:23 ⚖️ The idea of heaven as a world without envy is explored, emphasizing the perfect delight in the variety of ways the good, true, and beautiful are manifested. 23:12 🌅 The role of Divine Providence in heaven is discussed, where history's complexity and suffering will be illuminated, revealing its ultimate purpose and direction. 24:29 💡 The moment of judgment is seen as a time of intense revelation, where understanding history and Providence becomes clear. 24:42 🌌 Speculative theologians consider the joys of heaven, which involves resolving the problem of evil and reconciling attributes of God like justice and mercy. 25:10 🙏 Hunger for God's mercy is key to attaining heaven; individual experiences are valuable in the journey of sanctification. 26:08 🌍 Human existence's ultimate end is knowing and enjoying God forever, but this end takes unique shapes in individual biographical arcs. 27:05 🌟 The value lies in the differences shaped by one's culture, history, and experiences that contribute to communion in the afterlife. 28:21 🔄 Eternal life involves a harmonious blend of individuality and community, where uniqueness is respected while achieving unity. 30:11 🤔 Anxiety about heaven being boring stems from static descriptions, but heaven contains dynamic aspects with variety, cycles, and restful contentment. 31:23 🌌 Humanity participates in God's eternity, experiencing both timeless connection and dynamic relationships in the afterlife. 33:08 💞 Aspects of life glorifying God are redeemed in eternity, contributing to one's experience of heaven and unity in Christ. 34:06 🔄 Circular motion in heaven, like the recitation of Psalms, suggests eternal cycles and spiritual growth without exhaustion. 36:01 ⚾ The notion of an infinite, perfect baseball game exemplifies both activity and restful satisfaction in eternal life. 38:08 📱 Adapting to the atmosphere of heaven requires appreciating moments that lift one out of self and bring inner peace, similar to present experiences. 41:31 🕊️ Embrace experiences that offer a foretaste of heaven, recognizing that these moments are glimpses of peace and unity in God's presence. Made with HARPA AI
We in the beatific vision are infused to each other and God but have an understanding/ a drive, an awareness of the rest of the mystical body that we still have responsibilities/a strong connection to. To pray for the church militant and the triumphant in purgatory.
In the end when humanity isn't on the physical earth, the mind of christ is what we will all have, while bathed in the "ecstacy and drunkenness" of the Holy Spirit. We will want nothing but the well being of each other as it effects the mystical body entire
To follow up on my other comment, it strikes me that there are many purely accidental and ephemeral characteristics that we have, that may not be essential to who we are, and some which may need to be healed. There may be many things we have to put aside. Many of the things that we pursue or like or desire are just dim shadows of the real thing, and we will gladly give them up for the full reality. I think CS Lewis gets at this very well in his book, the Great Divorce, and when he discusses joy.
In the ending scene of the movie Babette's Feast one of the sisters tells Babette: "In Heaven you will become the artist you were always meant to be. Oh, how delighted will the angels be!". Heaven as the place of full realization of one's potentialities strikes me as infinitely preferable to dissolving into one blob.
As long as one does not focus on one’s own self fulfillment and make that the main point. As soon as we do, we lose it the main goal is still living in Christ.
In heaven, our apprehension of the "gifts" of another (which were always what personalized the other in their uniqueness), will no longer be tainted by envy; they will be celebrated. We will truly be thankful for the way in which others (and ourselves) were given to reflect the glory of God. Such thankfulness, which is possible even here on earth, will be a way in which we "share" in the giftedness of others.
I think our soul is that part of us responds to truth, beauty and goodness. To love truth and appreciate beauty and seek goodness. My children have grown to be, my children and I think in heaven we will be like delighted children discovering endlessly God's being.
Lots to ponder upon in this discussion. Thank you for this episode! God bless us!
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:20 🎙️ The Off-Campus Conversations series follows up with speakers from the Thomistic Institute, discussing insights from their lectures.
01:46 📚 Dr. Michael Root, an Emeritus Professor, discusses his work on ecumenical efforts, including the Lutheran-Catholic Joint Declaration on justification.
02:00 🙏 The episode explores the virtue of Hope and Heaven, focusing on the New Testament's communal imagery and eschatological themes.
03:08 💬 Theologians debate the Telos of human life as either God or the Kingdom of God, introducing social dimensions into eschatology.
04:31 🌇 The Kingdom of Heaven is discussed with both its God-centeredness and its communal aspect in mind.
06:49 🌄 Communion and differentiation will exist in the Kingdom of Heaven, allowing each individual to appreciate and delight in God from their unique perspective.
08:57 🌌 The mediation of Christ is not as an object but as the one in whom individuals participate, ensuring ongoing communion and dependence on Christ in heaven.
11:51 🍕 Heaven's communal experience emphasizes the cessation of selfishness, turning "Mine and Thine" into "Ours," while maintaining individual personality and history.
14:09 🥂 Diversity and differentiation will exist among individuals in heaven, allowing each to uniquely appreciate and participate in the common good of God.
17:00 🍕 The concept of heaven defies materialistic reductionism; individuals rejoice in God while appreciating others' diverse experiences and connections with Him.
19:23 ⚖️ The idea of heaven as a world without envy is explored, emphasizing the perfect delight in the variety of ways the good, true, and beautiful are manifested.
23:12 🌅 The role of Divine Providence in heaven is discussed, where history's complexity and suffering will be illuminated, revealing its ultimate purpose and direction.
24:29 💡 The moment of judgment is seen as a time of intense revelation, where understanding history and Providence becomes clear.
24:42 🌌 Speculative theologians consider the joys of heaven, which involves resolving the problem of evil and reconciling attributes of God like justice and mercy.
25:10 🙏 Hunger for God's mercy is key to attaining heaven; individual experiences are valuable in the journey of sanctification.
26:08 🌍 Human existence's ultimate end is knowing and enjoying God forever, but this end takes unique shapes in individual biographical arcs.
27:05 🌟 The value lies in the differences shaped by one's culture, history, and experiences that contribute to communion in the afterlife.
28:21 🔄 Eternal life involves a harmonious blend of individuality and community, where uniqueness is respected while achieving unity.
30:11 🤔 Anxiety about heaven being boring stems from static descriptions, but heaven contains dynamic aspects with variety, cycles, and restful contentment.
31:23 🌌 Humanity participates in God's eternity, experiencing both timeless connection and dynamic relationships in the afterlife.
33:08 💞 Aspects of life glorifying God are redeemed in eternity, contributing to one's experience of heaven and unity in Christ.
34:06 🔄 Circular motion in heaven, like the recitation of Psalms, suggests eternal cycles and spiritual growth without exhaustion.
36:01 ⚾ The notion of an infinite, perfect baseball game exemplifies both activity and restful satisfaction in eternal life.
38:08 📱 Adapting to the atmosphere of heaven requires appreciating moments that lift one out of self and bring inner peace, similar to present experiences.
41:31 🕊️ Embrace experiences that offer a foretaste of heaven, recognizing that these moments are glimpses of peace and unity in God's presence.
Made with HARPA AI
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We in the beatific vision are infused to each other and God but have an understanding/ a drive, an awareness of the rest of the mystical body that we still have responsibilities/a strong connection to. To pray for the church militant and the triumphant in purgatory.
In the end when humanity isn't on the physical earth, the mind of christ is what we will all have, while bathed in the "ecstacy and drunkenness" of the Holy Spirit. We will want nothing but the well being of each other as it effects the mystical body entire
To follow up on my other comment, it strikes me that there are many purely accidental and ephemeral characteristics that we have, that may not be essential to who we are, and some which may need to be healed. There may be many things we have to put aside. Many of the things that we pursue or like or desire are just dim shadows of the real thing, and we will gladly give them up for the full reality. I think CS Lewis gets at this very well in his book, the Great Divorce, and when he discusses joy.
In the ending scene of the movie Babette's Feast one of the sisters tells Babette: "In Heaven you will become the artist you were always meant to be. Oh, how delighted will the angels be!". Heaven as the place of full realization of one's potentialities strikes me as infinitely preferable to dissolving into one blob.
As long as one does not focus on one’s own self fulfillment and make that the main point. As soon as we do, we lose it the main goal is still living in Christ.
Days before her death, my momma told me i would be baking cakes in heaven
Not sure I want to be a 20th-21st century woman in the resurrection.😏
I think you have to say non-male, apparently woman is now a bad word? 🙄😆