Solemnity of All
Saints
November 1
Rev 7:2-4, 9-14; 1 John
3:1-3; Matt 5:1-12
Story:
“What is it like to be a
Christian saint?” “It is like being a Halloween pumpkin. God picks you from the
field, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off you by inviting you to
confess your sins and seek reconciliation. Then he cuts off the top and scoops
out the yucky stuff. He removes the pulp of impurity and injustice and seeds of
doubt, hate, and greed from you. Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts
His light of holiness or Holy Spirit inside you to shine for the entire world to
see by your serving and sharing love, mercy and forgiveness.”
Message:
Today’s gospel is about the
Beatitudes. The word beatitude is coming from the Latin word beati meaning “the happy ones’ or ‘the
ones being blessed.’ These Beatitudes are ways by which we become channels of
good news of Christ to other people. These are the ideals by which these saints
approximated their closeness to God’s expectations. The eight beatitudes
outline the virtues, the Constitution of the Kingdom of God that makes us true
Disciples of Christ.
Act:
These beatitudes are not
impossible to follow because the saints have shown us how. St Ignatius of Loyola
once said, “If they can do it, why can’t I?”
(Please drop your comments and
reflections below)
Happy All Saints Day
If they can do it, why can't I??
ReplyDeleteThis has got lot to reflect on life and move forward couregiously to continue the mission of Jesus .
Thanks a lot for the deep insights. May Jesus bless you dear Br Anush
We are all called to be holy.
DeleteMay God be praised.