Yesterday, on the eve of All Saints’ Day, many children celebrated Halloween, dressing up in costumes and going door-to-door for treats. Today, on All Saints’ Day, we commemorate all the saints, known and unknown, who have attained the glory of heaven. It is God’s plan for all of us to become saints, which means that we are called to live a holy life, a life of virtue, and a life of love.
If you think that sainthood is only reserved for a select few, then you are mistaken. Everyone who has died in God’s grace is a saint, and we are all called to become saints. It is not an easy path, but it is one that we must all strive to follow.
When we think of saints, we often think of those who are officially recognized by the Church, such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Avila, or St. Mother Teresa. However, the reality is that there are countless saints whose names we will never know, but whose lives were no less holy or virtuous. These are the saints who lived ordinary lives, but who loved God with all their heart, mind, and soul, and loved their neighbor as themselves.
Some of these “unknown” saints may even be people we know personally, such as our parents, grandparents, or other relatives. These are the people who modeled faith for us, who taught us to pray, and who showed us what it means to love unconditionally. We can also think of people in our lives today who are living saints, people who are working for justice, who are compassionate and kind, and who are living out their faith in tangible ways.
In addition to these “everyday” saints, there are also those who Countless stories of heroic virtue have been told over the years, but few are as inspiring as that of St. Maximilian Kolbe. This remarkable man gave his life to save another, demonstrating a selflessness and bravery that serve as a shining example to all of us. Let us remember his sacrifice and strive to emulate his noble spirit in our own lives.
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