"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, (Mt. 5:1-12).
Today we celebrate with and for the assembly of saints in heaven. The festival of All Saints should inspire and strengthen us to live in faithful witness to Christ and to work in His Church. (The Greek work "witness" is martyr). We must continue living as Children of God to "bear witness to the truth," (Jn 18: 37). Heaven is within our reach. Heaven is not far the privileged few but for all of us. That is the intention of God. The saints are gift of God to His Church and to His people. They are our friends in Heaven and we should not hesitate to pray to them.
We can call on our patrons/patronesses and our favorite saints, and also our departed grand parents, parents, relatives and friends whom we believe are already in communion with all saints and with God, (cf. YouCat #146).
Saints of God, pray for us.
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