How much of our happiness depends upon those among whom we dwell! There are some whose very presence is enough and more than enough to satisfy us. The mere fact of being in their company is a source of continual pleasure. If this is the case with those who are still full of imperfections and faults, how much more in Heaven, where everyone will be purged of all that offends us in them on earth. Every one of the Saints and Angels will be not only a congenial but a most delightful companion.

But there will be some who will feast our souls with their company and conversation beyond the rest. Our friends on earth will be our friends in Heaven, we shall recognize each and all. All to whom we have done any kindness for Christ's sake will come to thank us; above all, any whom we have had the happiness of saving from sin, by precept or example, will never tire of pouring out upon us the abundance of their gratitude. What more delicious pleasure than this!

Yet there will be dearer companions still. The Saints of God, our Patron Saint, our Guardian Angel, how shall we linger in their sweet society? The Saints to whom we have had a special devotion, before all, St. Joseph and our Lady, how surpassing sweet to be with them! Yet all this is only a reflection of the joy we shall derive from beholding the Lamb Who had been slain, our dear Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Pray to dwell in spirit in the company of the Saints and Angels.