The Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints, to honor the host of disciples of Jesus who have lived according to his teachings and through miracles obtained through their intercession, have demonstrated that they are indeed in heaven. Over the last 60 years we have seen a vast number of these faithful declared saints, many of whom were in the news during our lifetimes. St. John Paul II canonized over 1,000 saints; Pope Benedict XVI, 45 and Pope Francis, another 45+. to show us in this age of doubt and indifference that holiness is possible. Our gospel passage today is the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the...." or in another translation, "Happy are the...." (Mt 5:1-12a). What brings blessedness and happiness? Living our lives with the compassion of God and with his love that desires the good of others. Through the prayers and witness of these who have lived this way, may we make it our goal to follow in their footsteps, for we are all called to holiness, to sainthood.
Bro Rene
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