I struggle every day with my faith. The longest distance in the universe is the 18 inches between the head and the heart. I’m a smart guy, and I ‘reasoned’ my way to disbelief many years ago. When my heart was opened and let in the Holy Spirit, I began to use my intellect to discover all that God has revealed to us. Read Frank Sheed’s “Theology and Sanity” A thinking man who rejects God is insane.
I hope I see my friends in heaven, but I know that many are called but few are chosen. The curse of free will – some of us choose not to listen to God’s revealed word.
I believe that death marks the separation of the body and soul. The soul continues to live on after death – it is immortal in nature and so it does not die when the body perishes. Although the judgment of the entire human race will take place at the end of time, each individual will be judged at the time of his or her death. Those who are united with God will be blessed in the Beatific Vision– being caught up in the vision of God as He is in Himself. On the other hand, death will mark the beginning of eternal damnation for those who have rejected salvation.
Just curious as to your interpretation of this and as a follow up this
Father of Five:
Thanks for your answer. Good to know others are struggling too. Where do all those spirits linger before the end of time. Something to ponder. Suspect that God's word is just not understood yet. There is no doubt in my mind that living by the Ten Commandments is better than without them. The Holy Spirit has its work cut out with me but has always been there when I remember to ask.
Happy Days !