My Dear People,
The feast of All Saints is a continual reminder that everyone is called to “holiness;” not just canonized saints. By our Baptism and Confirmation, we are endowed with all of the spiritual and practical gifts necessary for our sanctification. Each way is unique. Because we have been created in the image and likeness of Almighty God, the path by which we mature is special and in keeping with our nature. This is why there are no two saints that look, talk, or act in the same manner.
Like facets of a diamond, every soul was created to reflect the glory of Our Lord. As life polishes us, we shine that much more brilliantly. What a treasure we are in God’s eyes. He longs to have each of us at the table in His Kingdom. SO, we have our work cut out for us! It is a work that ultimately will make holy our souls. Preparing our hearts to become a temple of the Holy Spirit must be our first concern. During Holy Mass this Mass this weekend, call upon your saint namesake. Ask them to intercede for you before God’s holy throne, in order that you might become a saint like them; in each and everyway God’s so ordained. Pray for all those souls who have lost their way to God. Your prayers may be the ones that save them from eternal death. Pray, Pray, Pray.
Entrusting you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark Bozada
May we hold our gifts in an open hand, recognizing that everything belongs to God and that without God’s blessing we would be among the very poor in this world.