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2 days ago · Pope Francis called on faithful to reflect seriously on these questions during his Angelus address on the Solemnity of All Saints. The Holy Father began by recalling the day's Gospel according to St. Matthew, in which Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes, which Pope Francis called once again "the Christian's identity card" and helps us on the path toward holiness.
4 days ago · For All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2, Francis will continue his custom of holding a Mass in a local cemetery to pray for the dead, especially the holy souls in purgatory. The Mass will be offered at 10 ...
The saints show us that holiness is not just holding on to the right ideas or belonging to the right group so much as being “hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3). Since the closer we get to Christ, the closer we get to God and to all those in the love of God in Christ. This is the peace the world of itself can never give.
2 days ago · The saints took these words of Jesus seriously. They believed that they would find ‘happiness’ by putting them into practice in their lives. ... or stalwart faith in the face of great ...
Mother Angelica said, “Saints are ordinary people who love Jesus, try to be like Him, are faithful to the duties of their state in life, sacrifice themselves for their neighbor, and keep their hearts and minds free of this world.”
Oct 25, 2024 · All Saints Day is a Christian holiday of honoring Saints who have passed on to the afterlife usually observed on November 1st. Learn what the Bible tells us about the saints of the Christian church.
5 days ago · Lazarus rising is an icon, a preview of Jesus rising. The world’s death-dealing powers are no match for the God of Life, and Jesus calls his followers to live accordingly. That’s what “all saints” do: they live as if the reign of heaven is at hand — because it is! Night may fall, but Easter’s sun, the glory of God, will rise.
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