As I reach 65 years old, my thoughts turn to unfinished business! Most importantly my spirituality and making the most of my spiritual goals and getting to them sooner than later. No purgatory for me! When my turn arrives I want the gates to heaven to swing wide open and God welcoming me with love. This book, written by Michael Amodei, a religious educator and Catholic minister for many decades is his latest example of how to take responsibility for our actions and do the practical planning and implementing necessary to move forward in my spiritual journey.
He states that a small investment in time and energy, now that we have more of it available, can have a genuine impact on our future.
He spells out through his life experiences, humor and education ways to strengthen our bond with our Lord, our families, heal past wrongs, appreciate our community and improve our mental and physical health by doing it.
This guide is putting what you have learned into practice incrementally and knowing that by doing this plan, you can know you have lived a life of love, service, sacrifice and growth. The pearly gates will be wide open on your arrival. A short, easy to navigate book, that will definitely aid you in your preparation.

Objects, landscapes, and sites throughout England, Scotland, and Wales with historic significance. Some are familiar, but most are not. Lovely pictures are accompanied by engaging short essays.

I received a free copy of, Reaching for Heaven, by Michael Amodei, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I like how this book starts talking about Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, who I love. This book shows you how to be a good Catholic, and a good person, by praying, going to mass, and reading the scriptures, for a start. This book does not show you the easy ways of life, you have to be disciplined and want to be better. I enjoyed reading this book.