Description

The Beatific Vision represents the ultimate end of Christian life, the culmination of human existence, where the soul gazes upon God in His full glory, experiencing an eternal union with Him. This divine vision is not merely a mystical experience; it is the final, transcendent reality of eternal beatitude, where the soul's longing for truth, beauty, and goodness is fully satisfied. The concept of the Beatific Vision is deeply rooted in Christian doctrine, and its development spans centuries of theological reflection, from the Scriptures to the teachings of the Church Fathers, the Doctors of the Church, and countless saints. This work seeks to lay the foundational understanding of the Beatific Vision by exploring its historical development, scriptural grounding, and the thoughts of key theological figures who have shaped the Catholic understanding of this divine reality.