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Sing of All Saints with candles
 
Today the Church celebrates not only the canonized saints whose names fill our calendars, but also the countless holy men and women known only to God. In the Gospel, Jesus proclaims the Beatitudes: "Blessed are the poor in spirit... the merciful... the peacemakers." These are not merely beautiful ideals. They are the path to holiness and the portrait of a saint.
 
The saints were ordinary people transformed by God's extraordinary grace. They loved when it was difficult, forgave when it was costly, remained faithful through trials, and placed their trust in Christ above all else.
 
All Saints' Sunday reminds us that holiness is not reserved for a select few. It is the vocation of every baptized Christian.
 
This week, let us thank God for the saints who have shaped your life and ask ourselves: ‘How is God calling me to be a saint today?’
 
Lord Jesus, we thank You for the saints who have gone before us and for the saints who walk beside us. Through their example, teach us to live the Beatitudes with faith, courage, humility, and love. Give us the grace to put You first, to be merciful as You are merciful, and to be peacemakers in our homes, our place of worship, and our world. May we follow You faithfully each day until we join all the saints in the joy of Your heavenly kingdom. For You live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
Gospel This Week:  Matthew 5: 1-12
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