Another Reason for the Bookish to Strive for Heaven

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While reading about Marie-Julie Jahenny’s prophetic visions I came across her conversations with Saint Michael the Archangel. This excerpt makes me want to make it to Heaven all the more, for the latest editions from Saint Thomas Aquinas, et al.

September 28, 1880 (“The Breton Stigmatist”, p.34)

Marie-Julie: “Will there be rosary (beads) in Heaven?”

St. Michael: “Yes, and books, too.”

Marie-Julie: “And books too! Those who use them, to read, they learn? So who makes this school in Heaven?”

St. Michael: “The Good Jesus, His Angels and Saints.”

Marie-Julie: “Are they letters written by pen or by print?”

St. Michael: “They are glorious letters that have nothing in common with those of the earth.”

Marie-Julie: “Are they difficult to read?”

St. Michael: “No, nor are the dear brothers who can fluently write them.”

Marie-Julie: “I do not know writing, do not have me read them, I would be confused.”

St. Michael: “No, we do not confuse.”

Marie-Julie: “But (how) do they rest when they will never sleep?” (I.e, how do the saints enjoy eternal repose without sleeping?)

St. Michael: “We never sleep, we live only for love, prayer and worship.”