In today's first reading from Revelation 29, St. John sees the judgment of souls. "All the dead were judged according to their deeds." It then says, "Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the pool of fire."
What is this book of life, and how do we know if our name is in it? Here is the entry from the Modern Catholic Dictionary by Fr. John Hardon, SJ:
Figurative expression in the Bible (Revelation 21) for predestination. It signifies God's foreknowledge of the elect. God in virtue of his omniscience must infallibly and eternally know the elect and the lost, but this does not imply that the fate of either is sealed by God without a prevision of each person's merit. The Book of Life refers to those who will enjoy eternal happiness.
Now you know!
Father, we pray that our name is in the Book of Life. May we merit eternal life through your Son, Christ Jesus. Amen.
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