The End ... Heaven!

What does it truly mean to “begin with the end in mind”? Fr. Paul Donlan reflects on the ultimate goal of life — heaven — and urges listeners to live each day with that eternal perspective. Drawing on the themes of November’s Catholic observances, Fr. Paul reminds us that time is short and every action, virtue, and prayer matters for our salvation and the salvation of others. Through reflections on heaven, purgatory, and Christ’s thirst for souls, the meditation calls for a balance of “feet on the ground and heart in heaven,” embracing both the joys of earthly life and the deeper call to holiness. Ultimately, we are invited to live purposefully, think great thoughts, and lift our hearts toward eternity.