They come in all shapes, sizes, styles and skills…yet the saints (for all their unique differences and human limitations) have one thing in common: they were close to Jesus, the source of their light and eternal life.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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On this feast of All Saints (which is not a Holy Day of Obligation this year,) we remember that we are blessed in the highs and lows of life when we are closely connected to Christ.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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The have gone before us through the struggles of life and have reached the gates of Heaven. From there they cheer us on until the day we join their ranks. All you saints of God, pray for us!
Mass Readings – The Solemnity of All Saints (#667)
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All you holy men and women, pray for us!
The Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul offers us an opportunity to reflect on their lives and draw inspiration from the way that the Lord worked through their imperfections in order to do extraordinary things.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Peter and St. Paul (#590/591)
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St. Peter & St. Paul, pray for us!
On this Solemnity of All Saints, we unite our prayers to those who have gone before us in faith, drawing hope and inspiration in their help as we fight our spiritual battle here on earth.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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All you Saints of God, pray for us!
The saints inspires and encourage us to embrace our faith in Christ as we face the challenges of life. May we live our days on earth so as to be ready to join them in Heaven!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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All you Saints of God, pray for us!
On the Solemnity of All Saints we look to the example of those holy men and women who have embraced their faith in Jesus Christ to face their struggles and sins. May their example inspire us to honestly assess the state of our souls and trust in the Lord today!
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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All you Saints of God…pray for us!
On this day we pray for all the faithful departed, that God will hold them safe and give them eternal peace.
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
The Saints inspire us! They are human hearts who have made it to the halls of Heaven. They understand us and they cheer us on to join their ranks. May we learn about these holy heroes so that they may welcome us when the Lord calls us out of this world.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of All Saints
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Note: Here are some websites (there are many!) to learn about saints…
Study: Consider the people who inspire you. What qualities do they possess that speak to your mind and heart?
Pray: Invoke your favorite saint(s) in you daily prayers. Remember that they are cheering you on the journey of faith!
Serve: How can you be an example and witness to others? How can your life draw others closer to the Lord?
Solemnity of All Saints Readings
When you think of saints, what comes to mind?
How about this: survivors!
Saints come in all shapes and forms – men & women, young & old, rich & poor, with a variety of abilities, challenges, and opportunities. Yet all of them share some common traits:
We celebrate the saints this Sunday, recognizing in their lives the hope we have in Jesus Christ. The Lord makes the path to heaven possible, and the saints have walked on the way before us. They made it! Not because they were perfect, but because they turned (and returned) to the Lord.
They are our inspiration. In our struggles, in our blessings, in our mistakes…we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ. We have hope that the one who bridged the gap between heaven and earth will continue to support and guide us on our journey to eternal life.
Do you have favorite saints? Call upon them for help! Are you unfamiliar with the saints? Check out any of the links below and get started learning some more about the supernatural heroes who cheer us on to eternal victory.
Mary and all the Saints…PRAY FOR US!
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Note: This post was first published October 27, 2015.
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