Search results
2 days ago · Pope Francis called on faithful to reflect seriously on these questions during his Angelus address in the Vatican 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.
Nov 2, 2017 · Today we are celebrating All Saints, and in the Liturgy the “programmatic” message of Jesus resounds: namely, the Beatitudes (cf. Mt 5:1-12a). They show us the path that leads to the Kingdom of God and to happiness: the path of humility, compassion, meekness, justice and peace.
2 days ago · Pope Francis waves to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square from his window in the Apostolic Palace during his Angelus address on the solemnity of All Saints, Nov. 1, 2024. / Credit: Vatican ...
2 days ago · The holiday has evolved into Halloween as we know it today. All Saints Day (Nov. 1) – People attend mass, pray and sing, and visit shrines and graves of saints. All Souls Day (Nov. 2) – People ...
- 2 min
- Saleen Martin
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.”
5 days ago · The feasts of saints—be it individual saints or All Saints — are first and foremost about Jesus Christ. Without Him, there would be no sanctity, or possibility of human beings adhering successfully to God’s grace.
People also ask
Why is All Saints Day a holy day?
When is All Saints Day?
How did All Saints Day start?
How do people celebrate All Saints Day?
Do people dress up as Saints on All Saints Day?
Is All Saints Day a Triduum on the other side of the year?
2 days ago · The pope tied this explanation back to the saints of the Church and how we see these traits lived out in each of them. He highlighted the lives of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who took the place of a ...
True Belief in Jesus Christ. How the gospel truly works. What it Means to Believe in Jesus. The Bible study that lets God's Word speak for itself.