![]() ![]() They are the people who live their lives to the best of their abilities, giving all they have, heart and soul, to others. They are the people among us who are struggling silently, not trying to be the center of attention by advertising their problems. When Jesus said, “Many that are first will be last, and the last first,” these are the people He was talking about. You may ask “How can someone be a saint if he is unknown?” Many people, today and throughout history, have done amazing and miraculous things without any need or desire for recognition. This Sunday is the Sunday of All Saints, the day we celebrate every saint, from the most well-known to the unknown. Only God knows what is truly in our hearts. Do not look down upon those who seem to be lower that you, because one day they might be above you. We cannot judge people for not doing what we think they should be doing. We actually need to be good, in our hearts. Appearing to be a good Christian isn’t enough. And we can’t volunteer to help the homeless, and then criticize them for their misfortune, assuming they just don’t work hard enough. But we can’t come to church, then go home and gossip and judge how others were acting in church, or who came late, or who didn’t come at all. Of course being a good Christian includes coming to church and volunteering to help the needy. ![]() We actually have to go out of our way to do something right, and continue doing right throughout our lives. We might think we have reserved a place in Heaven simply because we believe we haven’t done anything wrong. ![]() To hear more about her story and the history of the Church in Missouri, click here to listen to the MCC from the Capitol podcast: 300-Year-Old Church in a 200-Year-Old State.“Many that are first will be last, and the last first.” This is what The Lord said to His disciples, but what does it mean? Before we answer this question, we must first ask ourselves: “What does it mean to be a good Christian?” The answer may not be as simple as just be a good person and follow the rules. For more information about visiting her shrine, click here. She founded the first free school for girls west of the Mississippi and taught and served Native Americans. Rose Philippine Duchesne, who was canonized in 1988 by Pope John Paul II, is buried in St. This is the Communion of Saints which we profess every Sunday in the Creed.ĭid you know there is a saint buried in Missouri? St. When we ask the saints to pray for us, we ask them to join their wills with the will of God and intercede for us here on earth. The Church teaches that by imitating the virtues lived by the saints, the saints bring us closer to Christ. Generally, All Saints’ Day is a Catholic Holy Day of Obligation, meaning all Catholics are required to attend mass on that day, However, if November 1 falls on a Monday or a Saturday, the obligation to attend Mass is not required. These saints, though not necessarily canonized, offer us models of abiding faith and love of God and neighbor. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. All Saints’ Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. ![]()
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