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The communion of saints is marked by huge variety. Future generations will celebrate us, because God never loses sight of one beloved daughter or son. All are held in God’s embrace.
It’s important to remember that we don’t earn membership in the company of the saints. We become members by responding to the invitation and the capability that Jesus confers on us when we are made part his community.
It’s so frustrating when a difference of opinion mushrooms into an angry argument. St. Paul encouraged the Ephesians to avoid these situations, and instead look for and live in the light of the Lord.
We may not be professionally trained spokesmen for Jesus, but we are his representatives nonetheless. This call involves responsibility to announce the news of his salvation.
Sister Thea Bowman teaches us to let our little light shine, wherever we go.
My walk with this saint has reaffirmed that my imperfect initial attempts at faith and virtue will be rewarded over time if I “keep coming back.”
Saint Paul of the Cross dedicated his life to the memory of Christ’s passion and death. Known as the Passionists, the Congregation of the Passion that he founded is committed to preaching the good news of Christ crucified, and to caring for the poor. The Passionists take a fourth vow to promote the Passion of Jesus.
Being ready for the Lord’s return is not a purely personal matter. It’s something that includes responsibility for the community.
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Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, like Pope Francis, spent her life reminding people of God’s Mercy. She will forever be associated with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the symbol of Christ’s love. Many people follow her in prayer to the Sacred Heart on the first Friday of every month.
