November 19, 1988 An interview with my uncle Fr. Bob. Muzzy: What happens in Heaven? Fr. Bob: Time is a measurement of change, Heaven is changeless. Muzzy: So...Nothing happens in Heaven? Fr. Bob: It is a place where the Glory of God Is present. Muzzy: Can we experience the Glory of God now? Fr. Bob: Only through prayer can we understand the eternal peace. But, the world is in chaos and we are fragile creatures. Muzzy: I'm happy playing with my dog. Can my dog come with me to Heaven? Fr. Bob: Dogs have simple spirits and cannot survive outside the body. Only we possess immortal spirits and can live forever. Muzzy: Can we play in Heaven? Fr. Bob: Heaven is for the Glory of God....We were created for God. You should read Augustine: the essence of beauty. Muzzy: Why do we have free will; if God made us for his Glory? Fr. Bob: God has no need for puppets.. He wants willing worshipers.+ Muzzy: Like Jesus? Fr. Bob: We are Christian. Muzzy: Jesus said we are all sons and daughters of God....... Am I a God? Fr. Bob: We were created in the image of God....Jesus is God. Remember the Trinity: God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Muzzy: How can we be certain, who is God? Fr. Bob: Do you question the existence of God? Muzzy: How can I know God? Fr. Bob: Do you believe the Gospels? Muzzy: How can I be certain they are true? Fr. Bob: Are you a Christian? Muzzy: How do I decide? Fr. Bob: Did the Apostles lie? Why would they suffer for such a lie? Muzzy: To give the people hope. Fr. Bob: You should not attend Mass, until you are certain you are Christian. Muzzy: I don't think you answered my question....Is faith enough? Fr. Bob: Without faith we are lost. Fr. Bob was the editor of The Wanderer a Catholic apologetic magazine. Is faith wishful thinking(Heb.11:1)? |