Our journey on earth is to prepare us for our meeting with God. Everything that we do should build a smoother road and help us to look forward to our final destination. Jesus set the perfect example of a life based solely on the love and service of God. He heard God within his heart and followed God's will with his actions. By accepting the challenges of each day and keeping our trust in God, we can live a faithful life that will welcome the magnificent experience to be with him forever. In the gospel this week we hear about the Sadducces. The Sadducces were a group of priests of the Jewish church who did not believe in life after death and they were displeased that so many people were listening to Jesus. When  dealing with the Sadducces and their trick questions, Jesus gives us a glimpse of life after death. And what a glimpse it is! We will be like angels and will be God's children. News like that just HAS to cheer us up, even on those days where nothing seems to go right.