The Companion a Workbook and Journal for to Heaven & Back: Explore Your Faith Life

As children of God - and as brothers and sisters in Christ - we all journey together. The image of being on a pilgrimage finds meaning in walking with others on life's journey, for no one of us is meant to "go-it-alone." Simply, in Christ, we are pilgrims and friends on a profound journey of faith. And it is in the sharing of the stories of our lives that we come to new life, hope, and peace.

The relationships that we establish with those around us - our families, friends, parishioners, neighbors - fill our lives with so much joy. It is in and through these relationships that we draw closer to one another, and closer to Christ. And while it's important to spend time and energy fostering these relationships, we must also remember that it can be extremely helpful - and living giving - to spend time alone, in silence, with God.

This workbook and journal will provide you with an opportunity to think about, reflect on, and pray over some of life's toughest questions. For some, what gets written on the pages to come will be only for them to know and see. For others, this will help them organize and articulate their thoughts so they might engage in conversations with others. However you choose to use this resource, we hope that you find the questions and exercises helpful and enlightening.