Heaven or Hell

The conversation on where we might end up when we die came about in an unlikely way. I was told by someone that they knew where they were headed and without thinking that it was in the direction many would prefer not to go. But as the conversation unfolded, a family member who was slowly passing away revealed they did not want to die, due to the many things that they were seeing and they weren't pleasant, I was told. I came to find out that their lifestyle was not in conformity to one of living in faith. It was a sad moment to hear that this person died without reconciling with God.

Many times we hear of those who pass from this life, who have died in faith and in such a beautiful way. For me this was the first time I encountered the other side so when I went to Mass after work, my heart was heavy. Not about death itself, but the fact that those who are not reconciled to our loving God lose so much. Their chance to be part of God's family. It was the heartache of knowing they chose darkness rather than light. I prayed for that soul, for the loss of one of God's children. I cannot go into detail what I was told by this person, only a brief sketch of ugly spirits that surrounded them as their time drew near. I was told that those present could not see them. If we have a moment in our day, say a prayer for those who are dying in darkness. That as their time nears they will reconcile with a very loving God.