Will our pets go to Heaven? In order to answer this, we need to understand what exactly is Heaven. As Catholics, we believe that there is Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory - all places that we go to when we die. Heaven is more than just a physical place that is a fantasy; it is beyond earthly concepts like space and time. Heaven is a place where our hearts beat with the heartbeat of God; it is a state of being where only God matters, and we are lost in the unconditional love of God.

So, are animals instrumental in helping us understand this unconditional love? They continue to love us and give us attention when we hurt them or avoid them. St. Thomas Aquinas said that animals don’t go to Heaven but Fr. Rob Galea is unsure about this. Humans were created for Heaven and animals were created for this world to help humans achieve Heaven. 

Our vocation, as humans, is to see animals and recognize Jesus in God’s creation; we see His unconditional love through them. Heaven is about being sold out for God and our happiness is not dependent on our pets being or not being there.

Episode Breakdown:

02:03 - What Exactly is Heaven?

06:16 - So, Will Animals Go to Heaven?

11:20 - The Souls of Humans

13:50 - All that Matters is the Love of God

17:10 - Prayer

Song: I Just Need You ft. Joe Melendrez (Originally by Toby Mac)

Bible References:

• Romans 8:19 - All of creation is groaning in labor pains for redemption

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