40 Days Going to Heaven

@Shavkat (141906)

Philippines

February 15, 2022 5:19pm CST

It is my mom's 40 days today. According to our belief, it is the day that she will be going to heaven after roaming around here on Earth. Some people will come and offer prayers for her. My day will be busy as well as the other family members. Time ticks so fast since my mom's death. I miss her and my dad. Do you have the same practice and belief? The photo is mine.

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@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I was a Catholic and somehow agreed to this belief before. When I came to know Jesus and accepted Him as my personal Lord and Savior, I have learned many things - the truth. If people are truly saved, after they die, they are already granted that eternity. Spirits don't wander on earth..

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I respect your opinion about it. I had tried to join some other religions but not of them answered my questions. Regardless, I still remain to be a Roman Catholic. I am not that religious but believe that there is God.

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@jobelbojel (36791)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat It is not about religion , it is the relationship with God.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

@jobelbojel Indeed. Some of the religious people are false prophets of God.

@wolfgirl569 (135601)

• Marion, Ohio

16 Feb 22

I was raised that it goes immediately there.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I also think that way during my childhood years. The word doctrine comes along while I am growing older and this is what they taught of me.

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@LadyDuck (502207)

• Italy

16 Feb 22

No, I am Roman Catholic and this is the first time I hear of this practice and belief.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I think the elders believe here and keep passing on to the next younger generation like us.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

@LadyDuck Uhm, I am not sure. I guess they got the practice from Spanish priests before.

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@LadyDuck (502207)

• Italy

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat I suppose it is a local tradition, it's not coming from the Catholic religion.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

16 Feb 22

No we don’t, not that I know about. People practice many different religions. I believe we all go to a beautiful place of love and joy.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

@RubyHawk Indeed. I agree with your opinionated statement about it.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

17 Feb 22

@Shavkat It’s my personal belief and not connected to any religion.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat Thats my belief in a nutshell.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

16 Feb 22

Buddhist believe, 49 days the departed, on Earth with prayers every 7th day then, departed goes to heaven. My parents are gone too. Now, I'm an orphan, like you. It is sad, but, I look at our family album & remember our time together. It's saddest during their birthday, holidays, too. First 3-4 years are the hardest. Until your heart realizes, they're at heaven and won't come home. I feel, in all honesty, I'll not get over it. At my age, many have passed and left for heaven. It's sad.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

@oahuwriter I have the photos of my mom and dad are on the altar at home. I often offer some food and talk to them every day.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I can feel you. I sometimes still talk to my mom and dad. especially before sleeping at night. I felt bad because they are the ones whom I always talk to.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

17 Feb 22

@Shavkat Understood. I've my Mom's picture facing the tv. My guests never make fun of it. Everyday I wave to the sky in secret, at them, to let them know they mattered, they're missed & remembered. Little things to keep them remembered, we do.

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@sinari (4995)

• Indonesia

17 Feb 22

Yes, it means that you and I are now both orphans. No more father and mother. Life in this world is only temporary. Everyone is just waiting for their time. May your mother rest in peace there.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

I do think she is at peace with my old man in heaven now. They are my personal angels in life.

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@sinari (4995)

• Indonesia

18 Feb 22

@Shavkat Yes, I totally agree with you.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

18 Feb 22

@sinari Thank you for agreeing.

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@kaylachan (84711)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

16 Feb 22

Not quite. It varies here in the U.S. on the person, because we're culturally diverse. Me, Personally, I believe the soul assends as soon as it leaves the body. No waiting. In some cases, depending on the circumstances, I believe some souls will linger and watch over loved ones, or pay them one final visit to say good-bye (such was the case with my mother-in-law).

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I sometimes feel confused with so many beliefs. This is also the word 'purgatory,' wherein the soul is in between heaven and hell. He or she is waiting for the final verdict. In fact, I had so many questions about my religion's doctrines in high school until now.

@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

16 Feb 22

I hope the day is kind to you Shavvie. I am glad this is the day your dear Mother will rise to heaven RIP

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

She knew that is what I wanted for her, to my old man, and the rest of the family members. Thank you.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat Welcome

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@askme123 (6223)

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16 Feb 22

No we dont have that practise. Do your country do this for all the people that die even the criminals?

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

Not all Filipinos do this practice. For the reason that we are not having the same religion (Roman Catholic).

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Feb 22

It's fine that you believe this but really, in my opinion, it's come down from humans rather than from God. Some believe one thing and some another but that's all fine.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

I do respect the beliefs and the like. In my book, we are all the same in the eyes of God.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

@JudyEv I agree. There are other names of God in this world

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@JudyEv (381837)

• Rockingham, Australia

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat I think that too. And I also think that God can have other names.

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@franxav (14588)

• India

15 Feb 22

We have a social custom of 40 days but our catechism doesn't teach that souls roam around for forty days before they are allowed into heaven.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

16 Feb 22

Yes, I do have the same practice like you have.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

I am glad that we have the same doctrines in practicing this.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

20 Feb 22

@thelme55 Indeed. I know the German culture because I worked with a few of them before.

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@thelme55 (79311)

• Germany

19 Feb 22

@Shavkat That is my Filipino tradition not German.

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@yoalldudes (35030)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

15 Feb 22

I do not but whatever works for you is what matters. I know you miss them both.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

16 Feb 22

It is a nice thing to say. I sometimes felt being abandoned in a good way. Some relatives cannot dig the thought of it though.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

16 Feb 22

@Shavkat We are all different.

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@Shavkat (141906)

• Philippines

17 Feb 22

@CarolDM I agree and respect that matter.

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