Nebo nije daleko

The book Heaven is Not Far (Catechetical Salesian Center, 2000) by Don Ante Stojić, a well-known Salesian priest and educator, is a practical spiritual and pastoral manual and collection of sermons intended primarily for children, but also for parents, religious teachers and educators. In it, the author, following the liturgical year, seeks to bring the word of God closer to the youngest believers through simple, warm and picturesque exhortations. The main guiding thought of the book is contained in the title itself: "heaven" is not a distant, unattainable and abstract reality, but is realized here and now - through acts of love, kindness, forgiveness and mutual help. Stojić uses examples familiar to children from everyday life, family, school and play in order to explain deep theological truths in an understandable and stimulating way. Each sermon is designed to attract children's attention, stimulate curiosity and direct them towards the adoption of fundamental Christian and human values. Thanks to its accessible style and pedagogical feel, this edition serves as a valuable aid in religious education, helping children build a personal and joyful relationship with God and recognize the heavenly closeness in their own lives.