ISB ~ 1 Corinthians 13 v12

in a mirror dimly:Ancient Corinth manufactured mirrors of polished bronze. Although known for their excellent quality, their reflected images would nonetheless remain hazy and indistinct. Our present perception of God is similarly imperfect (CCC 163-64, 314).

then face to face:Life in heaven will consist of a clear and direct vision of God “as he is” (1 Jn 3:2; CCC 1023).