Pope Benedict XVI, All Saints Day homily 2006
Friday, November 1, 2024
Happy All Saints Day!
"But how can we become holy, friends of God? We can first give a negative answer to this question: to be a Saint requires neither extraordinary actions or works nor the possession of exceptional charisms. Then comes the positive reply: it is necessary first of all to listen to Jesus and then to follow him without losing heart when faced by difficulties. "If anyone serves me", he warns us, "he must follow me; and where I am, there shall my servant be also; if any one serves me, the Father will honour him"."
Pope Benedict XVI, All Saints Day homily 2006
Pope Benedict XVI, All Saints Day homily 2006
Of interest that Carlo Acutis,soon to be canonised, died a month before that sermon. Might not have been influenced by it directly but certainly was formed partially by it's spirit.
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That's fascinating, and thanks for reminding me of Irish All Saints Day. I'd forgotten!
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