vinny wrote on Jul 31st, 2006 at 2:32pm:Hello Everyone,
Even though this is my first post, i've been visiting these forums for awhile now. I'm very intrigued in exploring the afterlife and what to expect. I was wondering if someone can point me in the right direction to help me explore different Focus levels? I am a Catholic, not that it matters to anyone else, but sometimes I feel unsure about there being a Heaven to go when I pass away. I love my family and it would hurt me greatly if I were to never see them again when they pass away. If someone can reassure me, that would be great. Thanks
Hi Vinny,
great to have you, and also personally great to have another Catholic on the board.
I lost my father in June and have been undergoing alot of transformation and struggle with the questions you have.
Lots of good folks here have had amazing experiences...Bob Mckelvy's experiences in a hospital are downright stunning. Lots and lots of good information and perspective, and I think you can draw comfort from all the accounts of NDE's, which have alot of scientific and verifiable aspects that confirm consciousness existing beyond the physical body.
In your and mine own tradition, there is a tremendous, tremendous legacy in the lives of the saints that point to a power far beyond the physical world. Mystics, miracles (including over 400 incidences of people being raised from the dead), and astounding visions.
I suggest for starters:
St. John Bosco
St. Padre Pio
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Therese of Lisieux (Most of all because her flood of miracles and activities and appearances have all occurred AFTER SHE DIED in this world)
Read up on those 4, 3 of whom are fairly modern saints. Mindblowing stuff in there that will encourage you tremendously. PM me or email anytime you want to discuss them or things like it. I am a "doubting Thomas" type and struggle with all the fears that you have described, but I have also had some wonderful graces that cast plenty of doubt on my doubt!