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THE HAPPINESS OF HEAVEN
APPROBATIONS.
PUBLISHERS' PREFACE TO THE SECOND REVISED EDITION.
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION.
THE HAPPINESS OF HEAVEN. - CHAPTER 1. - THE BEATIFIC VISION.
CHAPTER II. - THE BEATIFIC VISION. (CONTINUED.)
CHAPTER III. - THE BEATIFIC VISION. (CONTINUED.)
CHAPTER IV. - THE BEATIFIC VISION. (CONTINUED.)
CHAPTER V. - THE BEAUTY AND GLORY OF THE RISEN BODY.
This volume offers a thorough, systematic presentation of Catholic doctrine on the eternal home of the faithful. Written by a Jesuit priest, it translates the richness of scholastic theology into language that anyone can follow, complete with references and clear explanations. Readers are led through a vivid “spiritual geography” of heaven, discovering its beauty, bliss, and the promise that awaits the elect. The work balances scholarly depth with an inviting tone that makes complex ideas feel approachable.
Beyond mere description, the book seeks to console those who suffer, urging them to see present trials as preparation for the heavenly reward. It invites readers of every walk—students, professionals, clergy, and seekers—to measure earthly ambitions against the brighter treasure of eternity. By presenting heaven in such vivid terms, it aims to stir a longing for the divine and to strengthen the resolve to live a life of virtue. Listeners will find both comfort and motivation to pursue a deeper relationship with God.
Full title
The Happiness of Heaven By a Father of the Society of Jesus By a Father of the Society of Jesus
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-04-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1821–1894
Best known for The Happiness of Heaven, this 19th-century Jesuit writer explored Catholic teaching with warmth, clarity, and a steady focus on spiritual hope. His work was written to make demanding ideas feel approachable to ordinary readers.
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