Can those in heaven hear us?

If you spoke to your relative who is in heaven, can they hear you?In this episode, I explore the heartfelt question: Can our loved ones in heaven hear us when we speak to them? I begin with a personal reflection—speaking to my late grandfather—and unpack both the emotional and theological reasons many believe the answer is yes. Drawing from Catholic teaching, I explain that those in heaven are fully alive in Christ and united with us as one body, experiencing the beatific vision and God’s omnipresence. I also address common objections, such as concerns about sorrow in heaven and biblical verses like Ecclesiastes that seem to suggest otherwise. Ultimately, I propose that heavenly joy isn't diminished by knowing our earthly struggles—and in fact, our loved ones in heaven may pray for us to join them one day. I close by inviting listeners to share their own thoughts or questions for future episodes.